nudge
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verb \ˈnəj\nudgednudg·ing
Definition of NUDGE
transitive verb
1
: to touch or push gently; especially : to seek the attention of by a push of the elbow
2
: to prod lightly : urge into action
3
: approach <its circulation is nudging the four million mark — Bennett Cerf>
intransitive verb
: to give a nudge
— nudge noun
— nudg·er noun
See Examples of NUDGE
- I nudged the plate closer to him.
- The guard nudged the prisoner forward.
- The dog nudged the ball with his nose.
- He nudged me and pointed to the deer.
- The salesman nudged her into testing out the car.
- Album sales are nudging the one million mark.
- The price of gold has nudged a little higher.
Origin of NUDGE
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1675
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