Definition of Prod
Prod
prod
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to poke something or someone with a pointed object, a finger, or a toe;
e.g. The child began to prod the large bug with his finger.
(verb)
to persuade, stir (incite), or stimulate someone to some action, especially when they are slow or reluctant to do it;
e.g. They tried to prod him to do something useful instead of living such a lazy life.
(noun)
a pointed tool, often dispensing electric current, that is used to drive/urge animals;
e.g. He used a cattle prod to drive the cow away from the road.
(noun)
a poke delivered to something or someone by a pointed object, a finger, or a toe;
e.g. She gave the pillow a prod to see how soft it was.
(noun)
the action of urging, inciting, or stimulating someone to action, or a reminder to perform some action;
e.g. She needed a prod before she finally performed the task.
(noun)
in offensive Irish usage, a Protestant;
e.g. He faced discrimination because he was Prod by faith.
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Quotes
"The best salesman are those who are rejected most. They are the ones who can take any 'no' and use it as a prod to go on to the next 'yes'." -- Anthony Robbins
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