nudged

Meanings

• Verb

  To push gently or covertly, especially in order to influence or guide someone's actions.

  - "He was nudged into applying for the job by his friend."
  - "She was nudged towards the door by the crowd."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nudged
mudged , pudged , sludged

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Variants

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nudge , nudged , nudger , nudgers , nudges , nudging

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to shake gently' from Old English 'nudgan', 'to nod'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nudging' was popularized in behavioral economics by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein in their book 'Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness'.

2. In the context of technology, 'nudges' refer to subtle design elements that influence user behavior, such as auto-fill suggestions or notifications.

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Related Concepts

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1. prodding: Similar to nudging, but with a more forceful or persistent connotation.

2. encouragement: The act of making someone more willing to do something by giving them support, motivation, or confidence.

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Culture

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In literature, 'nudged' is often used to describe subtle manipulation or persuasion. In art, it can represent gentle encouragement or guidance.

How to Memorize "nudged"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone gently pushing you in a desired direction.
   - Visualize the subtle movement of being nudged.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'nudged' with 'encouragement' or 'guidance'.
   - Think of a gentle push as a form of support.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Nudge: Never Underestimate the Delicate Guidance Effect'.

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