Associations to the word «Nudge»

Wiktionary

NUDGE, noun. A gentle push.
NUDGE, noun. (Internet) A feature of instant messaging software used to get the attention of another user, as by shaking the conversation window or playing a sound.
NUDGE, noun. (fruit machines) The rotation by one step of a reel of the player's choice.
NUDGE, verb. (transitive) To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.
NUDGE, verb. (transitive) To near or come close to something.
NUDGE NUDGE WINK WINK, interjection. (idiomatic) A phrase added at the end of the sentence to hint that the speaker is referring to something else, euphemistically.
NUDGE OUT, verb. To expel, knock out.

Dictionary definition

NUDGE, noun. A slight push or shake.
NUDGE, verb. To push against gently; "She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant".
NUDGE, verb. Push into action by pestering or annoying gently.

Wise words

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