nudging
verb (present participle)UK /ˈnʌdʒɪŋ/
US /ˈnʌdʒɪŋ/
Giving someone a small, gentle push to help them move or do something.
She was nudging the sleepy puppy toward its bed.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Gently encouraging someone to do something without forcing them.
He kept nudging his friend to try the new game.
3. Moving something slowly and little by little toward a goal.
The team is nudging prices down to attract more buyers.
4. A small push with your elbow to get attention.
A quick nudging from his sister told him to look up.