1prod 
/ˈprɑ:d/ verb
prods; prod·ded; prod·ding /ˈprɑ:d/ verb 1 : to push someone or something with your finger or a pointed object : poke [+ obj] ▪ She prodded him in the ribs to get his attention. [no obj] — often + at ▪ He prodded at the snake with a stick. 2 [+ obj] : to persuade or try to persuade (someone) to do something
▪ His parents kept prodding [=urging] him to go back to school. ▪ She was prodded into joining the team.
▪ His parents kept prodding [=urging] him to go back to school. ▪ She was prodded into joining the team.
— prodding noun [noncount]
▪ He didn't need any prodding to try again.
▪ He didn't need any prodding to try again.
