I.v. dep. n. [id.].
I. To jest, trifle, play the fool, talk nonsense ( = φλυαρεῖν; “syn. ludo): Democritus non inscite nugatur, ut physicus,” Cic. Div. 2, 13, 30: “cum aliquo,” Hor. S. 2, 1, 73; cf. id. Ep. 2, 1, 93.—
II. To trick, cajole, cheat: “nugatur sciens,” Plaut. Cas. 5, 4, 11: “non mihi nugari potes,” id. Ep. 3, 4, 42; id. Trin. 4, 2, 55.