Nudge
Nudge noun - A slight push or shake.
How words are described
| good | good nudge | good smack |
| gentle | gentle nudge | gentle smack |
| solid | solid nudge | solid smack |
| light | light nudge | light smack |
| Other adjectives: little, well-timed. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Smack on the Back: After reassuring Big Macintosh that she can handle the harvest all by herself, Applejack gives a friendly nudge to her brother, completely forgetting that he has injured his back.
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