nudge

nudge
nudge1
nudger, n.
/nuj/, v., nudged, nudging, n.
v.t.
1. to push slightly or gently, esp. with the elbow, to get someone's attention, prod someone into action, etc.
v.i.
2. to give a nudge.
n.
3. a slight or gentle push or jog, esp. with the elbow.
[1665-75; var. of dial. (k)nidge, akin to OE cnucian, cnocian to KNOCK]
Syn. 1. elbow, poke, jog.
nudge2
/nooj/, v., nudged, nudging, n.
v.t.
1. to annoy with persistent complaints, criticisms, or pleas; nag: He was always nudging his son to move to a better neighborhood.
v.i.
2. to nag, whine, or carp.
n.
3. a person who nudges; pest.
Also, noodge, nudzh.
[1875-80; < Yiddish, s. of nudyen to bore < Pol nudzic; cf. NUDNIK]

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