Where does “nudge” come from?
nudge (English) comes from Proto-Germanic hnōjaną, from Proto-Indo-European kneh₂- — to bite, to gnaw.
nudge (English): A gentle push; A feature of instant messaging...
Definitions
- A gentle push; A feature of instant messaging...
Ancestry of “nudge”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Proto-Germanic | hnōjaną | to smooth, join together |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | kneh₂- | to bite, to gnaw |
Words derived from “nudge”