- 1the act of pushing someone with your finger or with a pointed object synonym dig She gave him a sharp prod with her umbrella.
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- 2(informal) an act of encouraging someone or of reminding someone to do something If they haven't replied by next week, you'll have to call them and give them a prod.
- 3an instrument like a stick that is used for prodding animals
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