First Known Use: 1535
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1prod
verb \ˈpräd\
: to push someone or something with your finger or a pointed object
: to persuade or try to persuade (someone) to do something
prod·dedprod·ding
Full Definition of PROD
transitive verb
2
: to poke or stir as if with a prod
intransitive verb
: to urge someone on
— prod·der noun
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Origin of PROD
origin unknown
2prod
noun
: the act of pushing someone or something with your finger or a pointed object
: something (such as a long stick) that is used to prod an animal
: something said or done to encourage or remind someone to do something
Full Definition of PROD
1
: a pointed instrument used to prod
2
: an incitement to act <needed a few prods to remember her lines>
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First Known Use of PROD
circa 1787
3prod
abbreviation
Definition of PROD
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Prod
noun \ˈpräd\
Definition of PROD
chiefly Irish often disparaging : Protestant 1b
Origin of PROD
by shortening & alteration
First Known Use: 1942
PROD Defined for Kids
1prod
verb \ˈpräd\
prod·dedprod·ding
Definition of PROD for Kids
1
: to poke with something <He prodded the dog with his foot.>
2
: to stir or encourage a person or animal to action <She was prodded into joining the team.>
2prod
noun
Definition of PROD for Kids
1
: something used for stirring an animal to action <a cattle prod>
2
: an act of poking
3
: a sharp urging or reminder
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