First Known Use: 1675
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nudge
verb \ˈnəj\
: to touch or push (someone or something) gently
: to push (someone) gently with your elbow in order to get that person's attention
: to encourage (someone) to do something
nudgednudg·ing
Full 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
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Origin of NUDGE
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NUDGING Defined for Kids
1nudge
verb \ˈnəj\
nudgednudg·ing
Definition of NUDGE for Kids
1
: to touch or push gently <The teacher nudged her students back to class.>
2
: to attract the attention of by touching or pushing gently (as with the elbow) <He nudged me and pointed to the huge cake on the table.>
2nudge
noun
Definition of NUDGE for Kids
: a slight push <Judy gave Peter a nudge to wake him. — Chris Van Allsburg, Jumanji>
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