nodverb [ I or T ]
uk/nɒd/us/nɑːd/-dd-B2 to move your head down and then up, sometimes several times, especially to show agreement, approval, or greeting, or to show something by doing this:
Many people in the audience nodded in agreement.
When I suggested a walk, Elena nodded enthusiastically.
She looked up and nodded for me to come in.
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shake verb
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- He nodded his head in greeting.
- She nodded her assent to the proposal.
- He nodded his head sagely.
- She signified her agreement by nodding her head.
- She listened sympathetically, nodding her head now and again.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Gestures & gesturing
- air punch
- air quotes
- bat
- beckon
- blow
- bob
- body language
- cue
- finger
- gesture
- give sb the finger idiom
- inclination
- mooning
- motion
- namaskar
- non-verbal
- pump
- pump sb's hand idiom
- wave sb off
- wave sb/sth down
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Accepting & agreeing
Idiom(s)
have a nodding acquaintance with sb/sth
Phrasal verb(s)
nod off
nodnoun [ C usually singular ]
uk/nɒd/us/nɑːd/plural -dd-a movement up and down with the head:
Chen gave her a nod of recognition across the crowded room.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Gestures & gesturing
- air punch
- air quotes
- bat
- beckon
- blow
- bob
- body language
- cue
- finger
- gesture
- give sb the finger idiom
- inclination
- mooning
- motion
- namaskar
- non-verbal
- pump
- pump sb's hand idiom
- wave sb off
- wave sb/sth down
See more results »
Idiom(s)
a nod is as good as a wink
on the nod