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-