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nudge

noun verb

a slight push or shake

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
N
Ends with
E
Contains
UD
Scrabble score
7
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

nʌdʒ

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. a slight push or shake

verb

  1. push into action by pestering or annoying gently

verb

  1. to push against gently

    “She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant”

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Example Sentences

She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant

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