A
person, usually a student or a lower position employee, who always blatantly shows agreement with their teacher or superior by constantly nodding their head when in the presence of their colleagues for the purpose of getting recognition or acknowledgement just for staying awake (no matter if actual agreement can be or is felt). This perpetual motion, which commonly plagues gunners, is often combined with furtive glances at fellow colleagues to help build own self-esteem in the sense that others
don't seem as interested in the lackluster drivel
coming out of the
boss's mouth. This is one of the most implicit ways of kissing ass, though easily observed in places like medical schools and probably board meetings. In other words, where
fear-driven type-A individuals are spawned.
In pathology small group:
Dude: What's wrong with that guy's
neck?
Chick:
Nothing. He's just a bobble head, but he'll get a good recommendation for
solid eye contact.
Dude: What a tool.