English

Interjection

nudge nudge wink wink

1. (idiomatic) A phrase added at the end of the sentence to hint that the speaker is referring to something else, euphemistically.
   • 1971 "Nudge Nudge" from Monty Python's Flying Circus

     Is, uh,... Is your wife a goer, eh? Know whatahmean, know whatahmean, nudge nudge, know whatahmean, say no more?

     Anyway, the reason I didn't answer the door was because I was busy in bed, nudge nudge wink wink.

Usage notes

• This is the equivalent of nudging someone and winking at them, which cannot be done in writing. When spoken, adds a humorous connotation.
• In some areas is said as "wink wink, nudge nudge"

See also

• as the actress said to the bishop
• if you know what I mean
• that's what she said