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nudge
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As a noun, nudge means a gentle push. As a verb, it means push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.
Meanings of nudge
9 meaningsnoun
A gentle push.
“give someone a nudge”
internetA feature of instant messaging software used to get the attention of another user, as by shaking the conversation window or playing a sound.
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.”
behavioral economicsThe use of positive reinforcement and indirect suggestions as ways to influence.
A slight push or shake
Similar: jog
verb
To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.
To near or come close to something.
To move slightly.
Push into action by pestering or annoying gently
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).