nodding adjective
always used before a noun : bending downward or forward
▪ a plant with nodding [=drooping] flowers
▪ a plant with nodding [=drooping] flowers
a nodding acquaintance
: a small amount of knowledge about someone or something
▪ We only have a nodding acquaintance with each other. [=we only know each other slightly] ▪ I only have a nodding acquaintance with Greek history. [=I know only a little about Greek history]
▪ We only have a nodding acquaintance with each other. [=we only know each other slightly] ▪ I only have a nodding acquaintance with Greek history. [=I know only a little about Greek history]
