v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Nudged p. pr. & vb. n. Nudging. ] [ Cf. Prov. G. knütschen to squeeze, pinch, E. Knock. ] To touch gently, as with the elbow, in order to call attention or convey intimation. [ 1913 Webster ]
[つく, tsuku](v5k, vt) (1) to prick; to stab; (2) to poke; to prod; to push; to thrust; to nudge; to hit; to strike; (3) to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with; to press against (the floor, etc.); (4) to attack; (5) to brave (the rain, etc.); (P)[Add to Longdo]
[つつく, tsutsuku](v5k, vt) (1) (uk) to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; (2) to peck at (one's food); to pick at; (3) to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); (4) to egg on; to put up to; (P)[Add to Longdo]
[つっつく, tsuttsuku](v5k, vt) (1) (See 突く・つつく・1) to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; (2) to peck at (one's food); to pick at; (3) to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); (4) to egg on; to put up to[Add to Longdo]