nudge 1
— 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.
nudge 2
/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; nudyen to bore
nudzic; cf. NUDNIK ]