A person, usually a student or a lower position employee, who
always blatantly shows agreement with their teacher or
superior by constantly nodding their head when in the presence of their colleagues for the purpose of getting recognition or acknowledgement just for staying awake (no matter if actual agreement can be or is felt). This perpetual
motion, which commonly plagues gunners, is often combined with furtive glances at fellow colleagues to help build own self-esteem in the sense that others
don't seem as interested in the lackluster drivel coming out of the boss's mouth. This is one of the most implicit ways of kissing ass, though easily observed in places like medical schools and probably board meetings. In other words, where
fear-driven type-A individuals are spawned.
In pathology small
group:
Dude: What's wrong with that guy's neck?
Chick: Nothing. He's just a
bobble head, but he'll get a good recommendation for solid eye contact.
Dude: What a tool.