Meaning & use
nodding
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Moving the head up and down, typically to show agreement, greeting, or drowsiness.
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She kept nodding along as he explained the new schedule.
By the end of the lecture, several students were nodding off in their seats.
A note on using this word
Also used in the phrase "nodding off," meaning falling asleep briefly, especially unintentionally.
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agreeingbobbing
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