prodder
/ˈprɑdər/
noun
- A person or thing that prods, especially one that urges or pushes someone to take action.
- The email reminder was a gentle prodder to finish the report on time.
- He acted as a prodder for the team, motivating everyone to meet the deadline.
- My coach is a constant prodder, always telling me to train harder.
- A tool or device used for poking or pushing something.
- The farmer used a metal prodder to guide the cattle into the pen.
- The mechanic used a prodder to check for loose wires in the engine.
- She picked up a prodder to stir the logs in the fireplace.