nod
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1.0
- noun
- /nɑd/
:
asentimiento
- The teacher acknowledged the student's answer with a brief nod.
- give a nod
- get a nod
- a nod of approval
And that's my nod to them saying well done.
- And that's my nod to them saying well done.
- My Dark Passenger little nod to Dexter, the TV show, right?
- So this one is the Queen Majesty, a nod to my British roots.
- No disrespect to Aiden, more so a nod to CP.
- Jason fucking acknowledged from me, you know, a head nod, a head nod, it matters.
- The more smiles, the more head nods, the more they're going to connect with you.
- Titanic, says Ellen, A nod from Vanessa.
- No one ever you could ask, but you'd get a nod, you'd get go play, don't worry about it.
- And then the next time I see them in the locker room in the gym, we give a nod, the bro nod.
- I think she gave you the nod and I know you've been giving her the nod for a couple years probably.
- Randy just gave such a deep, introspective nod.
- You know, he's, he's just backdrafting behind Trump, which does seem like a play at getting the VP nod or some cabinet role.
- He gave me a nod when Spider introduced me to Spike Team Idaho.
Examples
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What do you make of this gesture, this nod in your direction?
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The response drew a smile and a nod from Trump.
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Just wait for the nod of my head.
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A nod of the head, such a little thing.
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"Here is where you just give an understanding nod and go on to the case at hand."
Academic text (2009) -
If you see anything, please give us a nod.
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Students are given non-verbal signals, such as a nod, a smile, or a pat on the back.
Academic text (1997) -
Sometimes you see smiles and nods of recognition when they hear something that fits their own experiences.
Academic text (2001) -
Scarlett took the envelopes from the tray, a short nod her only thank you.
Fiction book (1991) -
She gave a quick nod of agreement before continuing the discussion.
Synonyms
46
2.7
A hand gesture that shows approval by raising the thumb
5
5.6
A quick small movement of the head used as a greeting
1
1.4
A short up and down head movement that shows agreement
Compounds
How Quick
Surface Forms
Etymology
Nod began as the name for a little head bow or signal. So a nod is the quick downward movement of the head you use to show agreement, greeting, or a command.