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nudge

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Synonyms: judge, fudge, nude, budge, pudge, mudge, nudie, snudge, rudge, nidge, nadge

Antonyms: judge, fudge, nude, budge, pudge, mudge, nudie, snudge, rudge, nidge, nadge

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Noun

  1. A gentle push.
    • give someone a nudge
  2. A feature of instant messaging software used to get the attention of another user, as by shaking the conversation window or playing a sound.
  3. The rotation by one step of a fruit machine reel of the player's choice.
    • Since the machine was showing two lemons and a cherry, I decided to try a nudge.
  4. The use of positive reinforcement and indirect suggestions as ways to influence.

Verb

  1. To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.
  2. To near or come close to something.
    • This year's profits are nudging the 10 million mark.
  3. To move slightly.

Noun

  1. Alternative form of nudzh.

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