nudgy

[ nooj-ee ]

adjective

, nudg·i·er, nudg·i·est.

1. of, relating to, or like a nudge or nag.
2. nervous; edgy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nudgy¹

nudge ² + -y ¹

Example Sentences

It went back and forth, with Provatas sending nudgy emails nearly daily.

From Washington Post

Fun support is provided by Rita Moreno as Lily's nudgy downstairs neighbor, Jacki Weaver as a hot-to-trot dance student, Julian Sands as Michael's arrogant hoofer-boss and Kathleen Rose Perkins as a dance studio receptionist.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Chandler’s long hair and beard went gray some years ago — he’s 54 — and he relates to an audience in nudgy, sarcastic uptalk.

From New York Times