verb
nudge
nuhj
verb
1
To push someone or something gently, often to get their attention.
"She nudged him under the table to stop him mentioning the surprise."
"He nudged the door open with his shoulder."
noun
1
A gentle push or prompt.
"All he needed was a nudge in the right direction."
How to Use Nudge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA light push, physically or as a gentle hint or reminder.
Common pairings
a gentle nudge
nudge someone
need a nudge
Word Forms
nudged past tense, nudges plural, nudges singular
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Etymology
Dates from around the 17th century, likely related to Scandinavian words for "push" or "rub," such as Norwegian nugge.