The 'Nod'
A nodding action that's capable of rectifying any situation. It is said by many that the only people capable of using the 'Nod' are those that have had it bequeathed to them by their Lebanese entrepreneur relatives.
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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
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the nod
the nod means I am a Badass mother fucker , and i recongize that you, too, are a Badass mother fucker.
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".
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.
The Nod by imblacksodealwithit October 27, 2019
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