Definition of Nudge
Nudge
nudge
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(verb)
to gently push or touch something or someone;
e.g. The child used his foot to nudge the bug until it moved.
(verb)
to gently push or poke someone, especially with one's elbow, to turn their attention towards something specific;
e.g. People began to whisper and nudge each other as the speaker tried to remember what he was supposed to say.
(verb)
to gently encourage or lightly coax someone into doing something or taking some action;
e.g. She had to nudge the children to finish their homework on time.
(verb)
to approach or come close to something, usually in terms of physical space/placement, age, or level;
e.g. These buildings nudge a hundred years in age, and they are the oldest structures here.
(noun)
a light/gentle push or touch;
e.g. She gave her friend a nudge and they giggled together.
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