Nudge
[nʌdʒ]
Definition
(noun.) a slight push or shake.
(verb.) push into action by pestering or annoying gently.
(verb.) to push against gently; 'She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant'.
Typed by Erica--From WordNet
Definition
(v. t.) To touch gently, as with the elbow, in order to call attention or convey intimation.
(n.) A gentle push, or jog, as with the elbow.
Inputed by Clinton
Synonyms and Synonymous
v. a. Push gently.
n. Gentle push.
Checked by Casey
Definition
n. a gentle push.—v.t. to push gently.
Edited by Leopold
Examples
- To complete her confusion, she saw Belle nudge Annie, and both glance from her to Laurie, who, she was happy to see, looked unusually boyish and shy. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- And you needn't nudge him, Mr Jack Mullins, for I know your work begins early tomorrow, and I say the same to you. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- The 'prentices giggle internally and nudge each other. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- I wonder whether the master-- The charwoman was going on; but here Leah turned and perceived me, and she instantly gave her companion a nudge. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- No one was very near, and running up to examine, he gave it a sly nudge with his toe, which put it just an inch on the right side. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- And, with that, aunty gave George a nudge with her finger, designed to be immensely facetious, and turned again to her griddle with great briskness. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- Tried to nudge you, but you wouldn't. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- The gruel disappeared; the boys whispered each other, and winked at Oliver; while his next neighbors nudged him. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- Boultby's spectacles and Helstone's Rehoboam were agitated; the curates nudged each other; Mr. Hall turned to the ladies and smiled. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Look at him, the old man would say, nudging his neighbour with a delighted purple face, did you ever see such a chap? William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Mr. Guppy, slightly nudging his friend to take another look, makes a shuffling bow to Mr. Tulkinghorn, who returns it with an easy nod. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Mr. Guppy's mother returned with Caddy (now making me the recipient of her silent laughter and her nudges), and we took our leave. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
Editor: Randolph