Definitions for nudges

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nudges nudge

Spelling: [nuhj]

IPA: /nʌdʒ/

Nudges is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 95 anagrams from letters in nudges (degnsu).

Definitions for nudges

noun

1. a slight or gentle push or jog, especially with the elbow.
2. a person who nudges; pest.

verb (used with object)

1. to push slightly or gently, especially with the elbow, to get someone's attention, prod someone into action, etc.
2. to annoy with persistent complaints, criticisms, or pleas; nag:

verb (used without object)

1. to give a nudge.
2. to nag, whine, or carp.

Origin of nudges

1665-75; variant of dial. (k)nidge, akin to Old English cnucian, cnocian to knock

Examples for nudges

So nudging those numbers just a fraction of a percent could make you billions—and seriously rip off the rest of us.

I worry that these forces are nudging our kids towards behaviors that could adversely impact them down the road.

President Obama saw his popularity fade, but scored a win by nudging the Senate to pass health care reform before Christmas.

"Morrisson, your honour," said a ragged ruffian, nudging me by the elbow.

"You don't believe me," said the old man, nudging him again.

Hillary just gave Barack a boost, nudging Israel to halt West Bank settlements.

You, I mean,' he added, nudging Barnaby roughly with his elbow.

Some in the group espied my approach, and there was a nudging of elbows.

At this there was some pushing and nudging and indulgent whispering.

Yet, far from nudging Rajapaksa toward greater accountability, their presence in Sri Lanka is likely only to abet his rise.