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a pointed instrument used to prod into motion urge on; cause to act; "They other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window" poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs" a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves" to push against gently; "She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant" |
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