nudger

Definition of Nudger in English :

1. nudger

someone who nudges; someone who gives a gentle push

Example Sentences:
'he needs a regular nudger to keep him awake'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Nudger

verb (transitive)

1.

to push or poke (someone) gently, esp with the elbow, to get attention; jog

2.

to push slowly or lightly

as I drove out, I just nudged the gatepost

3.

to give (someone) a gentle reminder or encouragement

noun

4.

a gentle poke or push

5.

a gentle reminder

verb transitiveWord forms: nudged or ˈnudging

1.

to push or poke gently, esp. with the elbow, in order to get the attention of, hint slyly, etc.

noun

2.

a gentle push with the elbow, etc.; jog

tr.v. nudged, nudg·ing, nudg·es

1. To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.

2. To come close to; near: "The temperature was nudging 105 degrees in the shade" (Scouting).

n.

A gentle push.