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nudge
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- pronunciation:
- nuhj
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
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verb |
| inflections: |
nudges, nudging, nudged |
| definition: |
to push gently or touch with the elbow to attract attention.
Kim nudged me to make me stop talking.- synonyms:
- elbow
- similar words:
- jab, jog, poke, prod, push
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| related words: |
budge, bump, shove |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a slight or gentle push.
He gave her a nudge so she would walk faster.- similar words:
- dig, jab, jog, poke, push
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| derivation: |
nudger (n.) |
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