Main Entry: ¹nod

Pronunciation: \ˈnäd\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): nod·ded; nod·ding

Etymology: Middle English nodden; perhaps akin to Old High German hnotōn to shake

Date: 14th century

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 abstractiontransitive 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