anstupsen — meaning in English

English meaning

• nudge verb To push someone or something gently, often to get their attention.
• poke verb To prod or jab something with a finger or object.
• prod verb To poke someone or something, usually with a finger or pointed object.

Senses

anstupsen is used for these senses in English:

• nudge (transitive) To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal.
• poke To prod or jab with an object such as a finger or a stick. [from late 14th c.]
• prod (transitive) To poke, to push, to touch.

nudge — full definition

1. verb To push someone or something gently, often to get their attention.
2. noun A gentle push or prompt.

poke — full definition

1. verb To prod or jab something with a finger or object.
2. verb To thrust something out or forward, such as one's head or tongue.
3. noun A prod, jab, or thrust.
4. noun A Hawaiian dish of cubed raw fish mixed with seasonings.

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