When engaged in communication and you fail to listen or understand what the other person is saying. You then deploy the "Tactical Nod" to give the impression you understood so they can leave you alone already.
Sam: "Dude di you hear the blah blah blah blah....."
Me: *spaces out*
Sam: "right?"
Me: *Tactical Nod* "yup"
Me: *spaces out*
Sam: "right?"
Me: *Tactical Nod* "yup"
by SenpaiSenpaiSenpai69 November 30, 2021
Get the Tactical Nodmug. An avoidance nod is an action when trying to avoid someone.
This technique is usually used when someone you know wants to talk to you, or tries to say hi. The avoidance nod is a simple little nod in there direction, which is usually followed by walking away from that person.
This technique is usually used when someone you know wants to talk to you, or tries to say hi. The avoidance nod is a simple little nod in there direction, which is usually followed by walking away from that person.
Scarlet: Hello, steve!
Steve: -Nods and walks away-
Jason: Did you just use the avoidance nod on her?
Steve: -Nods and walks away-
Jason: Did you just use the avoidance nod on her?
by Avoidance Specialist October 4, 2009
Get the Avoidance Nodmug. When someone, usually a lesbian, puts a strap-on around her head and then proceeds to fuck a woman by nodding her head
by Baczkowski March 9, 2003
Get the Unicorn Nodmug. A slight nod used in conversation to let the other person know you are listening when really you aren't paying attention. Can be used in several scenarios such as talking to your girlfriend, parent, teacher, or sibling.
Girl "bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla bla"
Boy *Acknowledging Nod*
Girl "Wow! You're such a great listener! Lets have sex!"
Boy *Acknowledging Nod*
Girl "Well now that that's over I'm super excited to have you come meet my parents"
Boy "What?"
Boy *Acknowledging Nod*
Girl "Wow! You're such a great listener! Lets have sex!"
Boy *Acknowledging Nod*
Girl "Well now that that's over I'm super excited to have you come meet my parents"
Boy "What?"
by Doominurpants April 23, 2011
Get the Acknowledging Nodmug. The act of acknowledging someones existence by nodding, most often used between males of lower generations however has become a practice which people of all ages perform. The act of nodding ones head is usually a sign of friendship between two people. A common phrase used during the nod of acknowledgement "y'alright" is used to show an appreciation for the other person. The phrase 'nod of acknowledgement' was coined in the year 1823, however use of the phrase has only recently peaked over the past decade.
Dan used the Nod of Acknoweldgement as he approached Jim in the alleyway.
Steve nodded in acknowledgement when he saw his work colleague in the store.
Steve nodded in acknowledgement when he saw his work colleague in the store.
by HackBounties August 8, 2016
Get the Nod of Acknoweldgementmug. (N) : When a man nods in the general direction of another man. This can be an ambigious greeting often meaning “hello” or “whats up?”
I haven’t talked to him in a while and I didn’t want to hear about his drama so I gave him a bro nod.
by Gary "the man" Busey November 13, 2007
Get the bro nodmug. Noun or verb depending on how it's used
The Sup Nod is the sudden up-down movement you make with your head when you see someone and wish to greet them, as if to say "Sup."
You can say "Sup" or "Wassup" or "Hey" as you do it.
You do not necessarily need to know the person to which you are giving the Sup Nod to. It's just a way to say hey.
The Sup Nod can also be used when you catch someone looking at you and you want them to stop.
Some use it as a way to let the shawties know you lookin
The Sup Nod is the sudden up-down movement you make with your head when you see someone and wish to greet them, as if to say "Sup."
You can say "Sup" or "Wassup" or "Hey" as you do it.
You do not necessarily need to know the person to which you are giving the Sup Nod to. It's just a way to say hey.
The Sup Nod can also be used when you catch someone looking at you and you want them to stop.
Some use it as a way to let the shawties know you lookin
Shelby-Did you see Sydney at the party?
Mimi-Yea, she was with Karen. I gave 'em the Sup Nod.
Jamila-That weird boy is staring hard
Shelby-Just give him the Sup Nod
Kevin-Bruh, did you see that shawty over there?! I was tryna give her the Sup Nod.
Ishmael-Ay bruh she's coo
Mimi-Yea, she was with Karen. I gave 'em the Sup Nod.
Jamila-That weird boy is staring hard
Shelby-Just give him the Sup Nod
Kevin-Bruh, did you see that shawty over there?! I was tryna give her the Sup Nod.
Ishmael-Ay bruh she's coo
by shelbymelby96 July 20, 2011
Get the Sup Nodmug.