Synonyms for nudge

Grammar : Verb

Spell : nuhj

Phonetic Transcription : nʌdʒ

Définition of nudge

Origin : "to push slightly with the elbow," 1670s, perhaps from Scandinavian (cf. Norwegian nugge, nyggje "to jostle, rub;" Icelandic nugga "to rub, massage"). Related: Nudged; nudging.

verb bump, elbow

Example sentences :

Giving Jean, who was beside him, a nudge with his elbow, he asked what they were to do there.
Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola

At a nudge from his captors, Dr. Bird took his place in the craft.
Extract from : « The Great Drought » by Sterner St. Paul Meek

I nudge Wurpz and Zahooli as the Neofeuhrer goes over to converse with his crew.
Extract from : « Operation Earthworm » by Joe Archibald

John Splendid, at my side, gave me with his knee the least nudge on the leg next him.
Extract from : « John Splendid » by Neil Munro

Olimpia needed no nudge from the Captain to tell her who this noble rider might be.
Extract from : « Little Novels of Italy » by Maurice Henry Hewlett

They could giggle, and nudge and comment like girls together, and did.
Extract from : « Gigolo » by Edna Ferber

That second nudge from the other side must be Togi's bid for attention.
Extract from : « Storm Over Warlock » by Andre Norton

Then comes the giggles, and business with the elbows of passin' the nudge along.
Extract from : « Torchy » by Sewell Ford

Then he gives me a nudge, juggles his deflectors, and down we shoots.
Extract from : « Torchy, Private Sec. » by Sewell Ford

But we're no sooner out of the office than I gives him the nudge.
Extract from : « Torchy and Vee » by Sewell Ford

Antonyms for nudge

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