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nodder

nodder

7.5
A person who moves their head up and down to show agreement or a small toy that does the same
  • noun
  • /ˈnɑːdər/
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  • As a nodder, he enthusiastically agreed with every point made by the speaker.

Examples

  • She became known as a nodder because she always nodded in agreement during discussions.

  • We got ourselves a nodder.

    Cars (2006)

  • During the meeting, Tom was such a nodder that everyone felt he agreed with their ideas.

Synonyms

bobblehead
vsnodder
  • Offensive
1 8.6

A person who nods and agrees with others without offering ideas

is a person who nods often to show agreement but not imply mindless assent
assenter
vsnodder
  • Formal
7.7

A person who agrees with an idea or plan

is a person who shows agreement by frequent nodding rather than only giving approval

Surface Forms

nodder singular
nodders plural

Morphology

nodder = nod (transparent) = nod + er

Clear agentive formation: 'nod' + '-er' = one who nods.

Etymology

Nodder comes from the verb nod 'to move your head up and down' and the ending -er 'one who'. So a nodder is someone who nods a lot in agreement, or a small toy or device that moves by 'nodding' its head.