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nudging

verb

Meaning

  1. To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.
  2. To near or come close to something.
  3. The act of giving a nudge; pushing, touching.
  4. Hinting or influencing people's choices (according to nudge theory); softly controlling.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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