nudge
1[ nuhj ]
/ nʌdʒ /
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verb (used with object), nudged, nudg·ing.
to push slightly or gently, especially with the elbow, to get someone's attention, prod someone into action, etc.
verb (used without object), nudged, nudg·ing.
to give a nudge.
noun
a slight or gentle push or jog, especially with the elbow.
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Origin of nudge
1OTHER WORDS FROM nudge
nudger, nounOther definitions for nudge (2 of 2)
nudge2
or noodge, nudzh
[ nooj ]
/ nʊdʒ /
verb (used with object), nudged, nudg·ing.
to annoy with persistent complaints, criticisms, or pleas; nag: He was always nudging his son to move to a better neighborhood.
verb (used without object), nudged, nudg·ing.
to nag, whine, or carp.
noun
a person who nudges; pest.
Origin of nudge
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British Dictionary definitions for nudge
nudge
/ (nʌdʒ) /
verb (tr)
to push or poke (someone) gently, esp with the elbow, to get attention; jog
to push slowly or lightlyas I drove out, I just nudged the gatepost
to give (someone) a gentle reminder or encouragement
noun
a gentle poke or push
a gentle reminder
Derived forms of nudge
nudger, nounWord Origin for nudge
C17: perhaps from Scandinavian; compare Icelandic nugga to push
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