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

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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

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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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