prodding

Definition of Prodding in English :

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

Example Sentences:
'the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Prodding

noun

1.

the act or an instance of poking or jabbing with or as if with a pointed object

2.

the act or an instance of rousing or urging to action

The children always needed prodding into tidying up their rooms.

No amount of prodding could ever persuade him to help.

She did her chores without prodding.

tr.v. prod·ded, prod·ding, prods

1. To jab or poke, as with a pointed object.

2. To goad to action; incite.

n.

1. A pointed object used to prod: a cattle prod.

2. An incitement; a stimulus.