Definition of Nod
Nod
nod
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to quickly/briefly lower one's head slightly, usually to express greeting or agreement or signal to someone, or to express something through such a gesture;
e.g. The students were to nod their heads when they were done with the test. I saw him nod his agreement with my words.
(verb)
to have one's head move forward involuntarily from being drowsy or falling asleep;
e.g. A few people had started to nod as the speech dragged on.
(verb)
to gently sway or bend from a vertical position, appearing to move back and forth or up and down;
e.g. The wind caused the flowers to nod in the field.
(noun)
an instance of moving one's head downward quickly in order to signal to someone or express greeting or agreement;
e.g. She gave a nod to each of us when we entered the room.
(noun)
a sign or gesture, often figurative, that recognizes or acknowledges and pays a compliment to something/someone;
e.g. Her performance in the movie was a nod to the style of a famous actress.
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