ALL meanings of nodded
nod
N n - verb without object nodded to make a slight, quick downward bending forward of the head, as in assent, greeting, or command. 1
- verb without object nodded to let the head fall slightly forward with a sudden, involuntary movement when sleepy. 1
- verb without object nodded to doze, especially in a sitting position: The speaker was so boring that half the audience was nodding. 1
- verb without object nodded to become careless, inattentive, or listless; make an error or mistake through lack of attention. 1
- verb without object nodded (of trees, flowers, plumes, etc.) to droop, bend, or incline with a swaying motion. 1
- verb with object nodded to bend (the head) in a short, quick downward movement, as of assent or greeting. 1
- verb with object nodded to express or signify by such a movement of the head: to nod approval; to nod agreement. 1
- verb with object nodded to summon, bring, or send by a nod of the head. 1
- verb with object nodded to cause (something) to lean or sway; incline. 1
- noun nodded a short, quick downward bending forward of the head, as in assent, greeting, or command or because of drowsiness. 1
- noun nodded a brief period of sleep; nap. 1
- noun nodded a bending or swaying movement. 1
- idioms nodded give the nod to, Informal. to express approval of; agree to: The board gave the nod to the new proposal. 1
- idioms nodded on the nod, British Slang. on credit. Slang. drowsy following a dose of a narcotic drug. 1
- noun nodded Simple past tense and past participle of nod. 1