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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, n�cke, gn�cke (�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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