verb
nudges; nudged; nudging
[+ obj] to touch or push (someone or something) gently
to push (someone) gently with your elbow in order to get that person's attention
[+ obj] :to encourage (someone) to do something
[+ obj] :to come close to (a particular level or amount)
b always followed by an adverb or preposition [no obj] :to move slightly to a different level or amount