nudge
1to push slightly or gently, especially with the elbow, to get someone's attention, prod someone into action, etc.
to give a nudge.
a slight or gentle push or jog, especially with the elbow.
Origin of nudge
1Other words for nudge
Other words from nudge
- nudger, noun
Other definitions for nudge (2 of 2)
or noodge, nudzh
to annoy with persistent complaints, criticisms, or pleas; nag: He was always nudging his son to move to a better neighborhood.
to nag, whine, or carp.
a person who nudges; pest.
Origin of nudge
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How to use nudge in a sentence
There’s no doubt that nudge has been a really strong rib breaker this time.
Business could be on the precipice of an automation explosion | Chris Morris | January 17, 2021 | FortuneOther sections promote better meeting habits and more collaboration with colleagues through nudges in other apps.
Improving your productivity could be wrecking your life | Aaron Pressman | November 23, 2020 | FortuneShe paused at one point due to the pain, and handler Red Eldridge nudged her to keep moving.
Thrills and Too Many Spills: The Dangers of the Circus | Marina Watts | May 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt begins with me being nudged awake by a waxy moon spilling silver-white light through the window as I sucked my thumb.
‘Tracing the Blue Light’: Read Chapter 1 of Eileen Cronin’s ‘Mermaid’ | Eileen Cronin | April 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBoth Rand Paul and Mike Lee gently nudged the conversation in the direction of “what next.”
He nudged with a foot at a busted-out bucket, moving easier now, down the slope—more old gear in the grass.
In the previous Qpoll, DeBlasio had nudged into a one-point lead over Quinn at 26-25.
And when Joseph didn't answer, the driver nudged the guard who rode beside him.
Summers started back suddenly and nudged the novelist's arm without a word.
The Doctor of Pimlico | William Le QueuxSo full was she with plans for the books that she did not hear steps behind her and at her side until Sue Greyson nudged her.
Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline | Jennie M. DrinkwaterMen nudged their neighbours; some looked frightened and some grinned at the treasonable words.
Mistress Wilding | Rafael SabatiniI was nudged by the Sahoukar, who, whispering, implored me to ask Cheetoo to accept their nuzzur.
Confessions of a Thug | Philip Meadows Taylor
British Dictionary definitions for nudge
/ (nʌdʒ) /
to push or poke (someone) gently, esp with the elbow, to get attention; jog
to push slowly or lightly: as I drove out, I just nudged the gatepost
to give (someone) a gentle reminder or encouragement
a gentle poke or push
a gentle reminder
Origin of nudge
1Derived forms of nudge
- nudger, noun
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