Noun
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a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
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a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
"the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
Verb
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poke or thrust abruptly
"he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
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urge on
cause to act
"The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window"
- egg on -
to push against gently
"She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant"
- poke at