Is Prodded a Verb or Noun?

Verb She prodded him in the ribs to get his attention. She was prodded into joining the team. Noun (1) She gave him a sharp prod in the back. He picked up a stick and used it as a prod to get the donkey moving.

What does prodded mean in reading?

to poke or jab with or as if with a pointed object. 2. ( transitive) to rouse or urge to action.

What is the part of speech of prodded?

verb (used with object), prod·ded, prod·ding. to poke or jab with or as if with something pointed: I prodded him with my elbow. to rouse or incite as if by poking; nag; goad. noun.