a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves

[ Syn: goad , goading , prodding , urging , spur , spurring ]

a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion

[ Syn: goad ]

to push against gently; She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant

[ Syn: nudge , poke at ]

urge on; cause to act; The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window

[ Syn: incite , egg on ]

poke or thrust abruptly; he jabbed his finger into her ribs

[ Syn: jab , stab , poke , dig ]