nudge 1 (n j)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. [Probably of Scandinavian origin.] nudg  er n. |
nudge 2 or nudzh or noodge (n j) 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. [From Yiddish nudyen, to pester, bore, from Polish nudzi  .] |
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