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   nudge

   /nʌdʒ/

   verb

   • 1. prod (someone) gently with one's elbow in order to attract attention: "people were nudging each other and pointing at me" Similar pokeelbowdigprodjogjabbutt
   • ▪ touch or push (something) gently or gradually: "the canoe nudged a bank of reeds" Similar touchbump (against)push (against)run into
   • ▪ coax or gently encourage (someone) to do something: "we have to nudge the politicians in the right direction" Similar promptencouragecoaxstimulateprodjog
   • ▪ approach (an age, figure, or level) very closely: "both men were nudging fifty" Similar approachcome/get close tobe verging onborder onnear

   noun

   • 1. a light touch or push: "he gave her shoulder a nudge" Similar pokedig in the ribsdigprodjogjabbuttpush

   Word Origin late 17th century (as a verb): of unknown origin; compare with Norwegian dialect nugga, nyggja ‘to push, rub’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. nudger noun

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   Where does the word nudge come from?

   • Take your pick. Some people believe the word nudge comes from the Norwegian dialect nugga meaning "to push, rub." This makes sense, since a nudge is a push of sorts. But it's more of a gentle push. Think of nudging coals around in a fire or a crowd of people nudging to the stage at a concert.

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   What does nudged mean?

   • Define nudged. nudged synonyms, nudged pronunciation, nudged translation, English dictionary definition of nudged. tr.v. nudged , nudg·ing , nudg·es 1. To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal. 2. To come close to; near: "The...

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   Is nudge a noun or noun?

   • A nudge is also a noun, meaning “a slight or gentle push or jog, especially with the elbow.” But as far as we’re concerned, the origin of the word nudge could certainly stand to budge, as it’s often considered obscure.

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   What does nudging mean?

   • 1. To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal. 2. To come close to; near: "The temperature was nudging 105 degrees in the shade" (Scouting). n. A gentle push. [ Probably of Scandinavian origin .] nudg′er n. n. & v. Variant of noodge. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   How do you use nudge in a sentence?

   • 1. push, touch, dig, jog, prod, elbow, shove, poke `Stop it,' he said, and nudged me in the ribs. 2. prompt, influence, urge, persuade, spur, prod, coax, prevail upon Bit by bit Bob nudged Fritz into selling his controlling interest. 1. push, touch, dig, elbow, bump, shove, poke, jog, prod She slipped her arm under his and gave him a nudge.

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   Who is the/nudge?

   • The/Nudge, a Bengaluru-based nonprofit, has partnered with Punjab after its collaboration with Karnataka in running an Indian Administrative Fellowship ( IAF) program turned out to be a success.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNUDGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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     to push something or someone gently, especially to push...

   • Znaczenie Nudge, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     NUDGE definicja: 1. to push something or someone gently,...

   • Nudge in Traditional Chinese

     NUDGE translate: （尤指用肘部）輕推，輕觸, 接近（更高點或水準）, 輕推. Learn more in...

   • Nudge: Catalan Translation

     nudge translate: empènyer suaument. Learn more in the...

   • Nudge: Russian Translation

     NUDGE translate: подталкивать . Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Nudge: Korean Translation

     NUDGE translate: 살살 누르다. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   Nudge definition: to push slightly or gently, especially with the elbow, to get someone's attention, prod someone into action, etc.. See examples of NUDGE used in a sentence.

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   If you nudge someone, you push them gently, usually with your elbow, in order to draw their attention to something.

10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › nudgeNudge - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    verb. push against gently. “She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant” synonyms: poke at, prod. see more. noun. a slight push or shake. synonyms: jog. see more. Definitions of nudge. verb. push into action by pestering or annoying gently. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Nudge."