From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English nudge /nʌdʒ/ verb 1 [transitive] to push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to get their attention Jill nudged him in the ribs. see thesaurus at push 2 [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to move something or someone a short distance by gently pushing She nudged the glass towards me. David nudged me out of the way. 3 [intransitive, transitive always + adverb/preposition] to move forward slowly by pushing gently nudge your ... Nudge can be a verb meaning to push gently or to persuade gently, or a noun meaning a slight change or encouragement. Learn how to use nudge in different contexts with examples and synonyms. Sometimes you just need a little nudge or slight push to get your day going. It might be a coffee, or your favorite song, or your mom stripping the covers and standing over your bed. Take your pick. Nudge definition: to push slightly or gently, especially with the elbow, to get someone's attention, prod someone into action, etc.. See examples of NUDGE used in a sentence.
