Meaning & use

Nodders

noun·Everyday

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People who nod, especially in agreement or acknowledgment; also, figurines or toys with heads that bob or nod.

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A few nodders in the back row signaled their agreement with the speaker.

The gift shop sold baseball nodders featuring popular players.

A note on using this word

The collectible-figure sense, referring to bobblehead-style dolls, dates back to the early 20th century.

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bobbleheads

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