Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [prod]
- /prɒd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [prod]
- /prɒd/
Definitions of prodding word
- verb with object prodding to poke or jab with or as if with something pointed: I prodded him with my elbow. 1
- verb with object prodding to rouse or incite as if by poking; nag; goad. 1
- noun prodding the act of prodding; a poke or jab. 1
- noun prodding any of various pointed instruments used as a goad, especially an electrified rod that administers a mild shock: a cattle prod. 1
- noun prodding the act or an instance of poking or jabbing with or as if with a pointed object 0
- noun prodding the act or an instance of rousing or urging to action 0
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Origin of prodding
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35; origin uncertain
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Prodding
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prodding 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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