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Synonyms
nudge1 (nŭj)

[Probably of Scandinavian origin.]

transitive verb: nudged, nudg·ing, nudg·es. 

  1. To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.
  2. To come close to; near: “The temperature was nudging 105 degrees in the shade” (Scouting)

noun 

A gentle push.

derivatives

nudǵer
noun
nudge2
or nudzh
or noodge (nŏŏj)

Slang [From Yiddish nudyen, to pester, bore, from Polish nudzić.]

noun 

One who persistently pesters, annoys, or complains.

verb: nudged or nudzhed or noodged, nudg·ing or nudzh·ing or noodg·ing, nudg·es or nudzh·es or noodg·es 

transitive verb 

To annoy persistently; pester.

intransitive verb 

To complain or carp persistently.