Nudge and Pat

Nudge

Nudge verb - To pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing.

Usage example: accidentally nudged me as they squeezed past

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Pat and nudge are semantically related in feeling topic. In some cases you can use "Pat" instead the word "Nudge" as a verb or a noun.

Pat verb - To touch or handle in a tender or loving manner.

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Nudge and pat are semantically related in feeling topic. Sometimes you can use "Nudge" instead the word "Pat" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: pater, pate, patty

good	good nudge	good pat
gentle	gentle nudge	gentle pat
helpful	helpful nudge	helpful pat
friendly	friendly nudge	friendly pat
Other adjectives: light, little, mere, last, occasional.

nudge characters

pat characters

Player Nudge: When a contestant is holding a Wild Card and calls a correct letter on the top dollar value, Pat will usually convince them to use the card for another letter at that same value.

Source: Series / Wheel of Fortune

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