2syllables
nodding
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Definitions ofnodding
1verb
- To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
- To briefly incline the head downwards as a cursory greeting.
- To sway, move up and down.
- To gradually fall asleep.
- To signify by a nod.
Example: "They nodded their assent."
- To make a mistake by being temporarily inattentive or tired
- To head; to strike the ball with one's head.
Example: "Jones nods the ball back to his goalkeeper."
- To allude to something.
- To fall asleep while under the influence of opiates.
1noun
- The act by which one nods.
1adjective
- Having the flower facing downwards.
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