nodding

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  A movement of the head up and down as a sign of agreement, acknowledgment, or understanding.

  - "He gave a nod of acknowledgment."
  - "The audience nodded in approval."

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Variants

List of all variants of nodding that leads to same result
nodding , nod , nodded , nodder , nodders , nods , a nodding acquaintance , nod off , nodded off , nodding off , nods off

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'a bend or nod of the head'. Derived from Old English 'noddan' meaning 'to bend'.

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Trivia

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1. In some cultures, a nod is considered a sign of respect or submission.

2. The term 'nod' is also used in the world of sailing to describe the motion of a buoy bobbing up and down in the water.

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Related Concepts

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1. Head nod: A gesture of agreement or acknowledgment made by nodding the head.

2. Bobbing: A similar movement of the head up and down, often used to describe the motion of a buoy or a bobbing doll.

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Culture

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In some cultures, a nod is a sign of respect or submission. In literature, nodding is often used to depict agreement or understanding.

How to Memorize "nodding"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone giving a nod of agreement or acknowledgment. Imagine the movement of the head up and down.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nod' with the idea of agreement or acknowledgment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Nods Mean Agreement' to remember the meaning of the word.

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