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nudgy

American  
[nooj-ee] / ˈnʊdʒ i /

adjective

nudgier, nudgiest
  1. of, relating to, or like a nudge or nag.

  2. nervous; edgy.


Etymology

Origin of nudgy

nudge 2 + -y 1

Example Sentences

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It went back and forth, with Provatas sending nudgy emails nearly daily.

From Washington Post

Fun support is provided by Rita Moreno as Lily's nudgy downstairs neighbor, Jacki Weaver as a hot-to-trot dance student, Julian Sands as Michael's arrogant hoofer-boss and Kathleen Rose Perkins as a dance studio receptionist.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Chandler’s long hair and beard went gray some years ago — he’s 54 — and he relates to an audience in nudgy, sarcastic uptalk.

From New York Times