nod

[[t]nɒd[/t]]

v. nod•ded, nod•ding, n.

1) to make a slight, quick inclination of the head, as in assent, greeting, or command

2) to let the head fall forward with a sudden, involuntary movement when sleepy

3) to become careless, inattentive, or listless; make a mistake through lack of attention

4) bot (of trees, flowers, plumes, etc.) to droop, bend, or incline with a swaying motion

5) to bend (the head) in a short, quick downward movement, as of assent or greeting

6) to express by such a movement of the head:

to nod one's agreement[/ex]

7) to summon, bring, or send by a nod of the head:

nodded us to follow him[/ex]

8) phv nod off, to fall asleep, esp. unintentionally

9) sts phv nod out, Slang. to fall asleep, esp. owing to the effects of a drug

10) a short, quick inclination of the head, as in assent, greeting, command, or drowsiness

11) a brief period of sleep; nap

12) a bending or swaying movement

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- give the nod to

Etymology: 1350–1400; ME nodde nod′ding•ly, adv.