the meaning of the word nudge in with regards to a verb as well as noun and some examples for the same have been mentioned below:

Verb (used with object), nudged, nudging.
1.
To push slightly or gently, especially with the elbow, to get someone's attention, prod someone into action, etc.

Verb (used without object), nudged, nudging.
2.
To give a nudge.

Noun
3.
A slight or gentle push or jog, especially with the elbow.

Examples:

Verb [with object]

People were nudging each other and pointing at me

The canoe nudged a bank of reeds

We have to nudge the politicians in the right direction

Both men were nudging fifty

Noun

He gave her shoulder a nudge

The poor creature was all bones and only waiting for a nudge to push him into the grave.

A nudge from the other's elbow stopped him and I saw them both cast half-lowering, half-inquisitive glances in my direction.

I felt a nudge from Waterford and turned the gas full on, while he quietly closed the door and turned the key.