nudge

Noun
  1. A slight push or shake (synset 100113817)
    is a type of: push, pushing - the act of applying force in order to move something away
    same as: jog
Verb
  1. To push against gently (synset 201233816)
    "She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant"
    is a type of: force, push - move with force
    subtypes:
    • jog - give a slight push to
    • elbow - shove one's elbow into another person's ribs
    same as: poke at, prod
  2. Push into action by pestering or annoying gently (synset 200768334)
    is a type of: bear on, push - press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action

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