The Detroit nod is often seen in "the trenches" and more violent streets of Detroit. With Detroit being one of the murder capitals of America, any social interaction must be handled carefully. The "Detroit Nod" is a social gurantee that there are no problems and no worries. Essientially; I won't hurt you, you won't hurt me.
In Detroit: "Cuz gave me the nod so I knew he was straight"
"Why that dude nod at people like that?"
"That's the Detroit nod bro!"
"Why that dude nod at people like that?"
"That's the Detroit nod bro!"
by Big Dog Barretta November 23, 2019

A “college” that a bunch of stinky little piss babies go to to get their stinky little piss degrees. Grads from here are know to have the WORST take on anything and everything, and most likely have underlying trauma and or mental illness.
Yo this guy from The University of Detroit told me that medication for mental disorders is dumb and that I’ll feel better if I stop taking my medication and use my brain. What an idiot.
by hon3yb33 October 23, 2022

by Swayzedog August 9, 2019

When you need to make a left hand turn but there isn't time for the usual "safe" positioning and execution via a stop and a sharp turn because the traffic window of opportunity is closing fast. So you start a long sweeping left turn, early, at a high rate of speed, by moving into the path of oncoming traffic, aiming at the side street or driveway you mean to end up in before the other cars get to you.
by MNL897 March 16, 2025

by Realsh!!! April 9, 2024

by TirakyneTripleA January 13, 2022

Friend "How was your night?"
Shelly "My wife made me perform the ol' Detroit Mudsucker, so I guess you can say pretty good!!!"
Shelly "My wife made me perform the ol' Detroit Mudsucker, so I guess you can say pretty good!!!"
by Stinky Finger69 March 5, 2025
