nudged

We have found lemma(root) word of nudged : nudge.

Definitions


[nʌdʒ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- prod (someone) gently with one's elbow in order to attract attention
(e.g: people were nudging each other and pointing at me)

- approach (an age, figure, or level) very closely
(e.g: both men were nudging fifty)


Phrases:
- nudge nudge

Origin:
late 17th century (as a verb): of unknown origin; compare with Norwegian dialect nugga, nyggja ‘to push, rub’


[nʌdʒ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a light touch or push
(e.g: he gave her shoulder a nudge)


Phrases:
- nudge nudge

Origin:
late 17th century (as a verb): of unknown origin; compare with Norwegian dialect nugga, nyggja ‘to push, rub’




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