v. & n.
--v.tr.
1. prod gently with the elbow to attract attention.
2 push gently or gradually.
3 give a gentle reminder or encouragement to (a person).
--n. the act or an instance of nudging; a gentle push.
Derivatives:
nudger n.
Etymology: 17th c.: orig. unkn.: cf. Norw. dial. nugga, nyggja to push, rub