Definitions for Nod

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IPA: /nɒd/

Nod is a 3 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 4 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 5 points.

You can make 14 anagrams from letters in Nod (dno).

Definitions for Nod

noun

1. a short, quick downward bending forward of the head, as in assent, greeting, or command or because of drowsiness.
2. a brief period of sleep; nap.
3. a bending or swaying movement.
4. the land east of Eden where Cain went to dwell. Gen. 4:16.
5. land of Nod.

Idioms

1. give the nod to, Informal. to express approval of; agree to:
2. on the nod, British Slang. on credit. Slang. drowsy following a dose of a narcotic drug.

Verb phrases

1. nod off, to fall asleep or doze, especially in a sitting position:
2. nod out, Slang. to fall asleep, especially owing to the effects of a drug.

verb (used with object)

1. to bend (the head) in a short, quick downward movement, as of assent or greeting.
2. to express or signify by such a movement of the head:
3. to summon, bring, or send by a nod of the head.
4. to cause (something) to lean or sway; incline.

verb (used without object)

1. to make a slight, quick downward bending forward of the head, as in assent, greeting, or command.
2. to let the head fall slightly forward with a sudden, involuntary movement when sleepy.
3. to doze, especially in a sitting position:
4. to become careless, inattentive, or listless; make an error or mistake through lack of attention.
5. (of trees, flowers, plumes, etc.) to droop, bend, or incline with a swaying motion.

Origin of Nod

1350-1400; Middle English nodde, of uncertain origin

Examples for Nod

When he says something, nod; this nodding will induce him to agree with you.

A nod from the water seller told that I had reached the end of the journey.

With a nod and a smile, Aspasia said, "Continue the music, I pray you."

I lie and nod my head yes while wiping the tears on my gray fleece sleeve.

The man by his nod seemed to show he understood what was afoot.

She set a career nominations record with her 21st nod—all in the TV fields—for Best Actress in a Comedy for Nurse Jackie.

I nod, and he rolls his eyes in the direction of the bathroom.

All that saved her now was the nod of the Judge's head—both had the giving of life and death.

We nod our heads towards Pakistan and he is quiet, staring at the floor.

Wanhope assented to the question referred to him with a nod.