playfully nudge

Frequency: 5.55.0 per million words

To push in a light-hearted, joking manner.

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Examples (10)

  • She nudged him playfully in the ribs.
  • He playfully nudged his friend to get his attention.
  • The cat playfully nudged the toy mouse across the floor.
  • They often playfully nudge each other during their conversations.
  • With a smile, she playfully nudged her brother off the sofa.
  • Don't playfully nudge your classmates too hard.
  • The puppy playfully nudged its owner's hand, asking for more pats.
  • I'm sure he only playfully nudged you; he didn't mean any harm.
  • He had a habit of playfully nudging people when he was excited.
  • Can you playfully nudge her to remind her about the meeting?