Meaning & use
Nudging
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Pushing something or someone gently, especially to get attention or prompt a small movement or change.
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She kept nudging him with her elbow to make him laugh during the ceremony.
The policy is designed for nudging people toward healthier eating habits without restricting choice.
A note on using this word
In behavioral economics, 'nudging' refers specifically to subtle changes in how choices are presented that steer decisions without limiting options, popularized by the book 'Nudge.'
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