lovetap
Playful little hit
A lovetap is a gentle, affectionate hit—playful rather than painful.
The term extends to any restrained version of what could be forceful: a boxer's lovetap barely lands, or a car's lovetap leaves no dent.
The word often carries irony when the tap wasn't quite so loving: That fender-bender was no lovetap.
reminder
Gentle push to prompt
- promptIncite to action
- hintIndirect suggestion
- gentle reminderPolite prompt to remember
- wake-up callJolt into awareness
heads-up · prod · cue · signal · check-in · encouragement · motivation
pat
Gentle palm stroke
bop · flick · cuff · dab · hip check · elbow nudge · nuzzle · tickle
nudge
Gentle push to prompt
- promptIncite to action
- hintIndirect suggestion
- gentle reminderPolite prompt to remember
wake-up call · heads-up · prod · cue · signal · check-in · encouragement · motivation