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nudging

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noun
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As a noun, nudging means the act of giving a nudge.

Meanings of nudging

2 meanings

verb

Present participle of nudge

noun

  1. The act of giving a nudge; pushing, touching.

  2. Hinting or influencing people's choices (according to nudge theory); softly controlling.

    “It has been remarked that nudging is also a euphemism for psychological manipulation as practiced in social engineering.”

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