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prodder

prod
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [prod]
    • /prɒd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [prod]
    • /prɒd/

Definitions of prodder word

  • verb with object prodder to poke or jab with or as if with something pointed: I prodded him with my elbow. 1
  • verb with object prodder to rouse or incite as if by poking; nag; goad. 1
  • noun prodder the act of prodding; a poke or jab. 1
  • noun prodder any of various pointed instruments used as a goad, especially an electrified rod that administers a mild shock: a cattle prod. 1

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Origin of prodder

First appearance:

before 1525
One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35; origin uncertain

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Prodder

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

prodder popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

prodder usage trend in Literature

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