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Nod
/nɔd/
An instance of inclining the head up and down, as to indicate agreement, or as a cursory greeting.
📖 Definitions of "Nod"
noun
- 1
An instance of inclining the head up and down, as to indicate agreement, or as a cursory greeting.
- 2
A reference or allusion to something.
- 3
A nomination.
"For the fifth time in her career she received a Grammy nod, she has yet to win the award."
- 4
Approval.
"The plan is expected to get the nod from councillors at the next meeting."
verb
- 1
To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
- 2
To briefly incline the head downwards as a cursory greeting.
- 3
To sway, move up and down.
- 4
To gradually fall asleep.
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