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Definition nudge

Etymology

Circa 17th century, perhaps of North Germanic origin, related to Norwegian nugge, nyggje (“to push, rub, shove”), Icelandic nugga (“to rub, massage”). Compare also Scots nodge (“to push, poke, nudge”), knidge (“to push, squeeze”), gnidge (“to rub, press, squeeze, bruise”), and knudge (“to squeeze, press down with the knuckles”), Middle Low German nucke, nücke, gnücke (“a sudden push, shock, impetus”).

Noun

nudge (plural nudges)

1. A gentle push.
2. (Internet) 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.
4. (behavioral economics) The use of positive reinforcement and indirect suggestions as ways to influence.

Verb

nudge (third-person singular simple present nudges, present participle nudging, simple past and past participle nudged)

1. (transitive) To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.
2. (transitive) To near or come close to something.

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