nudge

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /nʌdʒ/

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Noun

Singular nudge

Plural nudges

1. (countable) A nudge gentle push.
   • Synonym: poke

   He gave her shoulder a nudge.

Verb

Plain form nudge

Third-person singular nudges

Past tense nudged

Past participle nudged

Present participle nudging

1. (transitive) If you nudge someone or something, you push or push them gently to gain their attention or to give a signal.

   He nudged the dolphins.