prod (
http://definr.com/prod)
n 1: a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something;
"the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves" [syn:
goad,
goading,
prodding,
urging,
spur,
spurring]
2: a pointed instrument used to prod into motion [syn:
goad]
v 1: to push against gently [syn:
nudge,
poke at]
2: urge on; cause to act [syn:
incite,
egg on]
3: poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her
ribs" [syn:
jab,
stab,
poke,
dig]