noun
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
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the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
• Derivationally related forms:
↑spur, ↑spur (for: ↑spur), ↑urge (for: ↑urging), ↑prod (for: ↑prodding), ↑prod (for: ↑prod), ↑goad (for: ↑goading), ↑goad (for: ↑goad)
• Hypernyms: ↑encouragement
Useful english dictionary. 2012.