nudge (n.)

  1. a slight push or shake

    [ Syn: jog ]

    nudge (v.)

  1. to push against gently; She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant

    [ Syn: poke at , prod ]

  2. push into action by pestering or annoying gently

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