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military abbreviation for Night Optics Device. also known as Night vision goggles. can also be for night vision sights for sniper rifles. uses existing natural or IR light to illuminate an otherwise pitch-dark area.
F*ck its dark. NODs on!.

*flares out of nowhere*

Flares! Back out of your NODs!
NODs by plax vidallian November 9, 2012
(Nods) is somthing said when you have nothing to say in text its like saying ok but evan more confusing and disinterested !
jim: i wnt 2 de clrb lest nite
ava: (Nods)

jim: r u gud bruh
ava: (Nods)
jim: ok
ava: (Nods)
jim: gud buye
ava: bye

Nods Thymely 

Much like nodding sagely but in a way that makes it seem like you’re not actually following the conversation.
Lulia: ....so in conclusion, I’m just wondering if you think it’s weird that I used lube to get that thing into my blender.

Serenity: *Nods Thymely*

Lulia: *Nods Sagely*
Nods Thymely by LyLyTimeshare July 26, 2019

Fucking Nods 

When you're really getting into sex so you just look at the person and give 'em a few nods.
I was having a great shag last night so I gave her some Fucking Nods
Fucking Nods by AidanSFable May 13, 2016

the nods 

"The Nods" is a state which every narcotic user (especially heavy narcotics, such as heroin) yearns for.

It is the state in which you drift in and out of conciousness for possibly several hours on end, and is associated with the state of "nirvana".

It's literally to the point where you feel so good you don't care if you are are asleep or awake, because you'll feel great anyway

When a person has "the nods" they feel very, very good, and is typically, after a "rush" the second favorite thing on any junkie's "to do" list after using narcotics.

It's basically every junkie's dream.
Damn! I can't believe that guy cought the nods off just 20mg of oxycontin.
the nods by nezZario June 1, 2006

the nods 

the nods happen when you are trying to stay awake but your body wants to sleep... characterized by brief naps which end in a matter of seconds when your head nods and your body wakes up realizing that your trying to stay awake... usually repeated many times
jonny had the nods while sitting through his geography class
the nods by jonnyg August 29, 2006
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a lad that is such a lad that he is a proper lad
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person2: ya he was a proper lad
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A vacation, feeling more like an obligation, that involves visiting or staying with family.
So Joe where are you taking the kids for spring break vacation? We are going on an oblication to Boca to visit my mother-in-law.
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