First Known Use: 14th century
Dictionary
1nod
verb \ˈnäd\
: to move your head up and down as a way of answering “yes” or of showing agreement, understanding, or approval
: to move your head up and down as a signal to someone or as a way of saying hello or goodbye to someone
: to slightly move your head in a specified direction
nod·dednod·ding
Full Definition of NOD
intransitive verb
1
: to make a quick downward motion of the head whether deliberately (as in expressing assent or salutation) or involuntarily (as from drowsiness)
2
: to incline or sway from the vertical as though ready to fall
3
: to bend or sway the upper part gently downward or forward : bob gently
4
: to make a slip or error in a moment of abstraction
transitive verb
1
: to incline (as the head) downward or forward
2
: to bring, invite, or send by a nod <nodded us in>
3
: to signify by a nod <nodded their approval>
— nod·der noun
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Origin of NOD
Middle English nodden; perhaps akin to Old High German hnotōn to shake
2nod
noun
: a movement of your head up and down especially as a way of answering “yes” or of showing agreement, understanding, or approval : an act of nodding
: something done to show that someone or something has been chosen, approved, etc.
Full Definition of NOD
1
: the act or an instance of nodding <gave a nod of greeting>
2
: an indication especially of approval or recognition
See nod defined for English-language learners
First Known Use of NOD
circa 1541
NOD Defined for Kids
1nod
verb \ˈnäd\
nod·dednod·ding
Definition of NOD for Kids
1
: to bend the head up and down one or more times <He nodded in agreement.>
2
: to move up and down <She nodded her head.> <Daisies nodded in the breeze.>
3
: to tip the head in a certain direction <He nodded toward the door.>
— nod off
: to fall asleep
2nod
noun
Definition of NOD for Kids
: the action of bending the head up and down
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