nudger

nudge ¹  (nj)

tr.v. 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).

n.

A gentle push.

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[Probably of Scandinavian origin.]

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nudger n.

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nudge ² or nudzh or noodge  (nj) Slang

n.

One who persistently pesters, annoys, or complains.

v. nudged or nudzhed or noodged, nudg·ing or nudzh·ing or noodg·ing, nudg·es or nudzh·es or noodg·es

v.tr.

To annoy persistently; pester.

v.intr.

To complain or carp persistently.

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

Thesaurus

Noun

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nudger - someone who nudges; someone who gives a gentle push; "he needs a regular nudger to keep him awake" shover, pusher - someone who pushes