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nudge
1[ nuhj ]
verb (used with object)
nudged, nudging.
- to push slightly or gently, especially with the elbow, to get someone's attention, prod someone into action, etc.
verb (used without object)
nudged, nudging.
- to give a nudge.
noun
- a slight or gentle push or jog, especially with the elbow.
nudge
2or noodge, nudzh
[ nooj ]
verb (used with object)
nudged, nudging.
- 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, nudging.
- to nag, whine, or carp.
noun
- a person who nudges; pest.
nudge
/ nʌdʒ /
verb
- 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
noun
- a gentle poke or push
- a gentle reminder
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Derived Forms
- ˈnudger, noun
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- nudger noun
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of nudge1
C17: perhaps from Scandinavian; compare Icelandic nugga to push
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