nudge

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[ UK /nˈʌd‍ʒ/ ]
[ US /ˈnədʒ/ ]

VERB

to push against gently
She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant
push into action by pestering or annoying gently

NOUN

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How To Use nudge In A Sentence

A great deal of the nudge-nudge wink-wink routine by the young upwardly mobile male executives was the usual response to her presence.
Or better if you know how to fix it ... * wink wink** nudge nudge* Burnkryten Diary Entry
She had been so wrapped up in her thoughts that she hadn't realized it was over until Cassie nudged her with her elbow.
But I'm sure she will, when I need that nudge in the right direction!
Yesterday we got not a nudge but a forceful shove from a man who is supremely confident in his bully pulpit. Times, Sunday Times
“I thought they’d help me be a better snudge,” the boy said tiredly. Conqueror's Moon
This means there should always be freedom of choice but there should also be nudges in the direction of doing the right thing. Times, Sunday Times
He nudged the ball past the goalie and into the net.
We are nudged into an attitude of acceptance and tolerance. Times, Sunday Times
He nudged me to tell me someone passing.

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