Meaning & use

noodge

verb·Advanced

To pester or nag someone persistently, especially with repeated requests or reminders.

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She kept noodging her brother to clean his room until he finally gave in.

Don't noodge me about the deadline; I know exactly when it's due.

A note on using this word

Noodge comes from Yiddish and is informal; it can also be used as a noun for a person who nags constantly.

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Another way to use it

2. noun

A person who nags or pesters others persistently.

Her uncle is a real noodge whenever the family gets together.

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