nudge
IPA: nˈʌdʒ
noun
- A gentle push.
- (Internet) A feature of instant messaging software used to get the attention of another user, as by shaking the conversation window or playing a sound.
- The rotation by one step of a fruit machine reel of the player's choice.
- (behavioral economics) The use of positive reinforcement and indirect suggestions as ways to influence.
- Alternative form of nudzh [(slang) A whiner; a complainer.]
verb
- (transitive) To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.
- (transitive) To near or come close to something.
- (transitive) To move slightly.
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Examples of "nudge" in Sentences
- Did a lot of * nudge, nudge* with the wife during the vows.
- Or better if you know how to fix it ... * wink wink** nudge nudge*
- Just imagine how many awesome Yotsuba comics you'll get if I win. * nudge nudge*
- WV: unmwads - the trouser-area serving *wink wink nudge nudge* of the Lenin-cake.
- Attention to detail in all areas if ya know what I mean * wink wink nudge nudge* Ever inch of
- But at the end of the day, people are human and mistakes 'planned' *wink wink, nudge nudge* or accidental happen.
- However scientific, controlled and subtle that may be, it is not outrageous to say that it *wink wink nudge nudge*.
- Wow, saying "being pigeon-holed" sounds vague nasty and something that would cost a lot to have done extra * wink wink nudge nudge*.
- If this be true, *wink, wink, nudge, nudge* then I most certainly expect the unabridged UK audio version to follow read by John Cleese.
- Not a bad ad at all, though the "I will always tell you where I stand, and what I think" line sounds pretty hollow after this * wink wink, nudge nudge* NAFTA debacle ...
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