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- Dictionarynudge/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
noun
- 1. a light touch or push: "he gave her shoulder a nudge" Similar
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NUDGE definition: 1. to push something or someone gently, especially to push someone with your elbow (= the middle…. Learn more.
The meaning of NUDGE is to touch or push gently; especially : to seek the attention of by a push of the elbow. How to use nudge in a sentence.
to push something or someone gently, especially to push someone with your elbow (= the middle part of your arm where it bends) to attract the person's attention: The children were giggling and nudging each other.
If you nudge someone, you push them gently, usually with your elbow, in order to draw their attention to something. I nudged Stan and pointed again. [ VERB noun ]
Definition of nudge verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
If you nudge someone or something into a place or position, you gently push them there. Edna Swinson nudged him into the sitting room. If you nudge someone into doing something, you gently persuade them to do it. Bit by bit Bob had nudged Fritz into selling his controlling interest.
NUDGE definition: to gently push someone or something: . Learn more.
If you nudge someone, you push them gently, usually with your elbow, in order to draw their attention to something.
a slight push, usually with the elbow. She gave me a gentle nudge in the ribs to tell me to shut up. (figurative) He can work hard but he needs a nudge now and then.
