simple past tense and past participle of nudge

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of nudge

A gentle push. / (Internet) A feature of instant messaging software used to get the attention of another user, as by shaking the conversation window or playing a sound.

(transitive) To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal. / (transitive) To near or come close to something. / (transitive) To move slightly.

The act of giving a nudge; pushing, touching. / Hinting or influencing people's choices (according to nudge theory); softly controlling.

present participle of nudge

plural of nudging

(idiomatic, humorous, also attributive) A phrase used to hint that the speaker is euphemistically referring to something else.

Alternative form of nudge nudge wink wink.

The idea of using small suggestions to influence behavior and decision making.