26984 words

nudging

4 definitions • 6 examples
1
present participle of
2
to push something or someone gently, especially to push someone with your elbow (= the middle part of your arm where it bends) to attract the person's attention:

Examples:

The children were giggling and nudging each other.
He nudged the cat off the sofa so that he could sit down.
3
to move slowly and almost reach a higher point or level:

Examples:

Peter must be nudging 40 now.
4
to encourage or persuade someone to do something in a way that is gentle rather than forceful or direct:

Examples:

He cleverly nudges us towards the conclusion he himself has reached.
Do you find your parents nudging you in the direction of further study?

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