Nerd Nod

The quick head-tilt of mutual respect when two geeks recognize each other’s rare tech, custom gear, or deep-cut fandom.

Example 1:

I whipped out my Steam Deck and got a Nerd Nod from the guy across the café.

Example 2:

She saw my mechanical keyboard with artisan keycaps and gave me the Nerd Nod.

by Alien Adenoid August 10, 2025

nod walking

Walking while fucked up.

“You see terry he’s nod walking”

“Nod walking??”

“Yeah he’s fucked up”

by Beepbop123 July 26, 2023

Asshole Nod

That moment, when you see your boss at the office, or some old friend on the street, and the person looks you directly in the eye and nods without saying a word because they are too much of a coward to speak or apologize for being a utter douchebag at some time in the past.

Dude: "Hey bro did the bossman come talk with you?"
Me: "No dude, he just sort of gave me the Asshole Nod."

Dude: "Wtf is wrong with that guy, he's such a douche and a pussy?"
Me: "Word"

by McDoodles October 27, 2014

Tax hell nod

Turn your head slightly left. Nod quick.

“Tax hell nod”

by Verbaljewely May 2, 2021

Walker's Nod

A respectful bow of the head usually done multiple times by more experienced walkers, usually ones who notice body patterns and such. Either this walker or passerby does not want to talk or would not like to appear threatening. It may be akward for tbe person opposite from you, if they nod too early or too late. Usually said walker will bow their head for a few seconds when passing shoulder to shoulder, which is quite normal. I personally use the walker's nod a lot, and as mutual walkers, we all understand. When I first started walking a lot, I was quite confused, but realized quickly what others were doing. This is a show of respect, don't take it wrong. Anyway, have fun on your next walk! Remember to nod!

"I was walking down the street, and this shady guy gave me the walker's nod. I'm glad he wasn't going to- like, you know, kidnap me or something."

by spinthewheelpersonality October 18, 2024

Sir-nod-alot

A fentanyl user continuously nodding of during a conversation or social activity, and when awoken from that state expressing with great haste that they are just tired.

Friend "Hey sir-nod-alot...ur gonna fall over " Reply "I dozed off cause I'm so tired I haven't slept in forever!" Friend "ur high!" Reply "no man I haven't had any all day...I'm sick!"

by Jenny2times January 6, 2024

Dutch Nod

When you are out in public spaces, (most often your local farmer's market and/or auction, diner, luncheonette, or fire company social quarters) somewhere in south central Pennsylvania, and you notice you are being watched by an old man who does nothing more than give you a barely perceptible nod (perhaps squinting a bit as well), letting you know you are "O.K." and accepted.

"hey man you sure we are gonna be ok walking into this place? It looks rough."
"Yeah man, that old dude gave me the Dutch Nod walking in"
"Really??? That guy gave me the finger!!"
"Well then.... you're fucked"

by war-n March 14, 2019