nudge Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a slight push or shake
    jog.
  2. verb to push against gently
    prod; poke at.
    • She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant
  3. verb push into action by pestering or annoying gently

WordNet

Nudge transitive verb
Etymology
Cf. Prov. G. knütschen to squeeze, pinch, E. Knock.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Nudge ; present participle & verbal noun Nudging
Definitions
  1. To touch gently, as with the elbow, in order to call attention or convey intimation.
Nudge noun
Definitions
  1. A gentle push, or jog, as with the elbow.

Webster 1913