The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
NUDGING
Verb
nudging
present participle of nudge
Noun
nudging (plural nudgings)
The act of giving a nudge; pushing, touching.
Hinting or influencing people's choices (according to nudge theory); softly controlling.
Anagrams
• dunging
Source: Wiktionary
NUDGE
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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