The Nod 

"The Nod" is an act of recognition and respect that is accomplished by raising and lowering your head (nodding)when you see an acquaintance in a public place and you want to show respect for their presence.

In the Movie "Groove" (2000) the guys that run the rave dont do it for money.... they do it for "The Nod."

The Nod by Archeo Bob December 16, 2009

the nod 

the nod means I am a Badass mother fucker , and i recongize that you, too, are a Badass mother fucker.

guy 1: *the nod*
guy 2: *the nod*

the nod by purple penguin pirate January 25, 2011

the nod 

the nod is a head movement that one guy does in response to another mans chick as he walks by with her, which signifies approval; she is has maintained a level of hotness.

Ryan and Amanda walk by Jack and Jane. Jack will use the nod to signify that he would bone amanda, and Ryan, um...well, doesn't nod. Jane is apparently fugly.

the nod by Amanda Volt July 23, 2008

the nod 

(verb) when two or more black guys nod at each other to acknowledge each other, because they're both black. The nod is used in the tv show 'Black-ish' where rich black men nod at each other, because they have "made it" and are rich. Sort of a physical way to say "ma nigga".

Daquan: -does the nod to Tyrone-
Tyrone: -nods back at Tyrone-
Samantha: Hey Tyrone, why did Daquan nod at you?
Tyrone: Because that guy's ma nigga.

the nod by blackboyy December 23, 2017

the nod 

The nodding of the head once to symbolize a greeting, cuz we white folk to damn lazy to open our mouths and speak up. Nods are also easier to shake off than a flase "hello".

"Person nods at you", or your direction, "you nod back"

the nod by Derek November 5, 2003

The Nod 

The nod is commonly used when a black person sees another black person. It's like saying, "I see you!" It's just a simple way of saying hi to someone.

When you see someone you know you would do the the nod and then go, "hey man!" or, "hey girl!"

The Nod by imblacksodealwithit October 27, 2019

the nod 

Less gay than saying "hi"
Easier than rolling down the wondow of your car to yell "yo, homie" as you drive down the street. Don't try it with you'r g/f, or no sex for you. See also: nod of acknowledgement

lazy guy: I saw LJ walking down the street when I was driving.
nerd guy: Did you stop and say hi?
lazy guy: Fuck that. I gave him the nod.

or, alternatively
lazy guy: *Gives Nod*
girlfriend: *Kicks crotch*

the nod by J-Wadd October 27, 2005