nudge

English

/nʌdʒ/

noun
Definitions
  • 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.
  • The rotation by one step of a fruit machine reel of the player's choice.
  • (behavioral) The use of positive reinforcement and indirect suggestions as ways to influence.

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Germanic *hnōjaną (smooth, join together) derived from Proto-Indo-European *kneh₂-.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*kneh₂-

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