Nudge - English meaning

nʌdʒ

Nudge – definitions in English dictionary

verb
Prod (someone) gently with one's elbow in order to attract attention.
Usage examples:
People were nudging each other and pointing at me
Synonims:
PokeElbowDigProdJogJabButt

noun
A light touch or push.
Usage examples:
He gave her shoulder a nudge
Synonims:
PokeDig in the ribsDigProdJogJabButtPush

verb
To push someone or something gently, sometimes to get someone’s attention
Usage examples:
My wife nudged me to tell me to get off the phone so that she could use it., i gave him a nudge to …

verb
To move by a small amount in a particular direction, especially up, or make something do this
Usage examples:
Shares in the company nudged higher while its competitors' shares fell., nudge up interest rates ar…

verb
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
Usage examples:
The children were giggling and nudging each other., he nudged the cat off the sofa so that he could…

verb
To move slowly and almost reach a higher point or level
Usage examples:
Oil prices continue to nudge higher., peter must be nudging 40 now.

verb
To encourage or persuade someone to do something in a way that is gentle rather than forceful or direct
Usage examples:
He cleverly nudges us towards the conclusion he himself has reached., do you find your parents nudg…

noun
The act of pushing someone or something gently
Usage examples:
I gave him a nudge to wake him up.

noun
Something that encourages or persuades someone to do something in a gentle way, or the act of doing this
Usage examples:
Her words gave me the nudge i needed to learn to bake., this incentive was a nudge in the right dir…

Nudge translation into English

Nudge: translate from English into Chinese

轻推

Nudge: translate from English into Dutch

Por, Duwtje, Aanstoten, Duw geven, Toestoten

Nudge: translate from English into French

Coup de coude, Poussée, Pousser du coude, Donner un petit coup de coude, Attirer l'attention

Nudge: translate from English into German

Schubs, Stups, Stoß, Schubsen, Anstoßen, Stoßen, Stupsen, Schubser, Knuff, Puff, Knuffen, Puffen

Nudge: translate from English into Hindi

खिसकाने, कुहनी से हलका धक्का, कोहनी से छूना

Nudge: translate from English into Italian

Spintarella, Gomitata, Colpetto, Dare una gomitata a, Tocco di gomito

Nudge: translate from English into Korean

슬쩍 찌르다, 슬쩍 밀다, 슬찍 찌르기, 주의를 끌기 위해 보통 팔꿈치로 슬쩍 찌르다

Nudge: translate from English into Russian

Подтолкнуть, Легкий толчок локтем, Слегка подталкивать локтем

Nudge: translate from English into Spanish

Empujar, Codazo suave, Dar un codazo suave

Word origin

late 17th century (as a verb): of unknown origin; compare with Norwegian dialect nugga, nyggja ‘to push, rub’.

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Nudge – similar words

nudges

verb
Prod (someone) gently with one's elbow in order to attract attention.
Usage examples:
People were nudging each other and pointing at me

noun
A light touch or push.
Usage examples:
He gave her shoulder a nudge

Nudges - all meanings in English

nudged

verb
Prod (someone) gently with one's elbow in order to attract attention.
Usage examples:
People were nudging each other and pointing at me

noun
A light touch or push.
Usage examples:
He gave her shoulder a nudge

verb
Past simple and past participle of nudge
Usage examples:
The children were giggling and nudging each other., he nudged the cat off the sofa so that he could…

Nudged - all meanings in English

Nudge synonims

butt

bʌt

verb
(of a person or animal) hit (someone or something) with the head or horns.
Usage examples:
She butted him in the chest

noun
A push or blow, especially one given with the head.
Usage examples:
The characters can fight hand to hand using punches, kicks, nudges, butts, combos…

noun
The person or thing at which criticism or ridicule is directed.
Usage examples:
His singing is the butt of dozens of jokes

Butt - all meanings in English

dig

dɪɡ

verb
Break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, snout, etc.
Usage examples:
The boar had been digging for roots

noun
An act or spell of digging.
Usage examples:
A thorough dig of the whole plot

verb
Turn up, loosen, or remove earth

Dig - all meanings in English

dig in the ribs

phrase
To push the side of someone's body quickly with your elbow (= the middle part of the arm where it bends) often as a way of sharing a private joke with that person or to get their attention
Usage examples:
He was sitting next to me so i dug him in the ribs, hoping he'd shut up., melissa could see what wa…

Dig in the ribs - all meanings in English

elbow

ˈel.bəʊ

noun
The joint between the forearm and the upper arm.
Usage examples:
She propped herself up on one elbow

verb
Push or strike (someone) with one's elbow.
Usage examples:
One player had elbowed another in the face

noun
The bony point at which the arm bends, or the part of a piece of clothing which covers this area
Usage examples:
His shirt sleeve was torn at the elbow., he elbowed his way through the crowd.

Elbow - all meanings in English

jab

dʒæb

verb
Poke roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed.
Usage examples:
She jabbed him in his ribs

noun
A quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist.
Usage examples:
A jab in the stomach

verb
Poke or thrust abruptly

Jab - all meanings in English

jog

dʒɒɡ

verb
Run at a steady gentle pace, especially on a regular basis as a form of physical exercise.
Usage examples:
He began to jog along the road

noun
A spell of jogging.
Usage examples:
His morning jog

verb
To run at a slow regular speed, esp. as a form of exercise
Usage examples:
Bill jogs for 30 minutes every morning before breakfast., i think i’ll go out for a jog., the park …

Jog - all meanings in English

poke

verb
Jab or prod (someone or something) with one's finger or a sharp object.
Usage examples:
He poked benny in the ribs and pointed

noun
An act of poking someone or something.
Usage examples:
She gave the fire a poke

noun
A bag or small sack.
Usage examples:
He fished out a poke of crisps from under the counter

Poke - all meanings in English

prod

verb
Poke with a finger, foot, or pointed object.
Usage examples:
He prodded her in the ribs

noun
A poke with a finger, foot, or pointed object.
Usage examples:
He gave the wire netting an experimental prod

noun
(especially in ireland) a protestant.

Prod - all meanings in English

push

verb
Exert force on (someone or something) in order to move them away from oneself.
Usage examples:
She pushed her glass towards him

noun
An act of pushing someone or something in order to move them away from oneself.
Usage examples:
He closed the door with a push

verb
Move with force, "he pushed the table into a corner"

Push - all meanings in English

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