nodding
Meaning
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present participle and gerund of nod
Synonyms
contingent on
half asleep
dependent upon
bending over
contingent upon
dependant upon
heavy-eyed
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈnɑdɪŋ/
New
nod
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- 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.
- To make a mistake by being temporarily inattentive or tired
- To head; to strike the ball with one's head.
- To allude to something.
- (slang) To fall asleep while under the influence of opiates.
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