nudge
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3.5
A small push with an elbow or hand to get someone's attention
- noun
- /nʌdʒ/
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- He gave me a playful nudge to attract my attention during the presentation.
Examples
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I need a little nudge.
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You should have given me a nudge.
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I knew it was time for me to move on, and this was the nudge I needed.
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I just gave him a little nudge.
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I just gave it a little nudge.
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And so a gentle nudge is all you need.
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I want to give your customers a gentle nudge in the right direction.
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All I do is give his empty chair a tiny nudge with my toe.
Fiction book (1994) -
She just needs a little bit of a nudge, all right?
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With a slight nudge, Taylor stretched out and draped the blanket over him.
Fiction book (2001)
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Etymology
Nudge comes from the simple idea of a small, friendly 'push'—a quiet tap with your elbow or hand to get someone's attention. That's why a nudge means a slight push to attract attention.