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nodding
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nodding
(adjective)
nod
(verb)
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nodding
/
ˈ
nɑːdɪŋ/
adjective
nodding
/
ˈ
nɑːdɪŋ/
adjective
Learner's definition of NODDING
always used before a noun
:
bending downward or forward
a plant with
nodding
[=
drooping
] flowers
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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]
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