Prodding

/ˈprɑːdɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Poking or pushing someone repeatedly, either physically or by asking questions, to encourage them to do something.

Etymology

From 'prod,' origin uncertain but possibly from dialectal English or Germanic roots. The word appears in Middle English and likely describes the action of poking with a pointed stick or object.

Kelly Says

Prodding is a weirdly specific action that probably exists in every language because it describes the universal human experience of nagging—someone poking at you (literally or figuratively) until you do what they want.

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