单词 | nudge |
释义 | nudge nudge1 —nudger, n. /nuj/, v. , nudged, nudging, n. v.t. 1. to push slightly or gently, esp. with the elbow, to get someone's attention, prod someone into action, etc. v.i. 2. to give a nudge. n. 3. a slight or gentle push or jog, esp. with the elbow. [1665-75; var. of dial. (k)nidge, akin to OE cnucian, cnocian to KNOCK] Syn. 1. elbow, poke, jog. nudge2 /nooj/, v. , nudged, nudging, n. v.t. 1. to annoy with persistent complaints, criticisms, or pleas; nag: He was always nudging his son to move to a better neighborhood. v.i. 2. to nag, whine, or carp. n. 3. a person who nudges; pest. Also, noodge, nudzh. [1875-80; < Yiddish, s. of nudyen to bore < Pol nudzic; cf. NUDNIK] |
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