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NUDGE
nudge, jog
(noun) a slight push or shake
nudge
(verb) push into action by pestering or annoying gently
nudge, poke at, prod
(verb) to push against gently; “She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
nudge (plural nudges)
A gentle push.
(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.
The rotation by one step of a fruit machine reel of the player's choice.
(behavioral economics) The use of positive reinforcement and indirect suggestions as ways to influence.
Verb
nudge (third-person singular simple present nudges, present participle nudging, simple past and past participle nudged)
(transitive) To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.
(transitive) To near or come close to something.
Source: Wiktionary
Nudge, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Nudge; p. pr. & vb. n. Nudging.] Etym: [Cf. Prov. G. knütschen to squeeze, pinch, E. Knock.]
Definition: To touch gently, as with the elbow, in order to call attention or convey intimation.
Nudge, n.
Definition: A gentle push, or jog, as with the elbow.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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