Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [prod]
- /prɒd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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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