B2verbrelationships
US/nʌdʒ/
UK/nʌdʒ/
to push someone gently, usually with your elbow, to get their attention
In context
She nudged me when the teacher called my name.
He nudged his friend and pointed at the famous actor.
My manager nudged me to apply for the promotion.
Words that go with nudge
verb + noun
- nudge someoneI nudged my brother to wake him up.
- give a nudgeGive him a nudge if he falls asleep.
adverb + verb
- gently nudgeShe gently nudged the cat off the keyboard.
verb + preposition
- nudge towardsLow prices nudge people towards buying more.
- nudge in the ribsShe nudged me in the ribs and laughed.