Nudge
Nudge verb - To pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing.
Shake
Shake verb - To make a series of small irregular or violent movements.
How words are described
| good | good nudge | good shake |
| obvious | obvious nudge | obvious shake |
| little | little nudge | little shake |
| slight | slight nudge | slight shake |
| Other adjectives: slightest, extra. | ||
Common collocations
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