head nodding
Bobbing in approval
Head nodding is the gesture of moving the head up and down, typically to signal agreement, understanding, or acknowledgment.
In most cultures, a nod means yes or indicates you're following what someone says: She asked if I understood, and I responded with head nodding.
Rhythmic head nodding often shows engagement with music or enthusiasm for an idea.
- agreementShared position between parties
- yesOpposite of no
- silent agreementConsent conveyed without words
- approvalFavorable opinion given
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
bobbing · gesture · social cue · assent · listening · understanding · rhythm · keeping time · bowing · greeting · sleepy · drowsy · falling asleep · dozing · affirmation · nod · shake · neck
- ritual gesturesgenuflect, genuflection, prostration, bowing, kneeling
- audience behaviorcheering, clapping, booing, standing ovation, applause
- boredomboredom, ennui, tedium, monotony, dullness
- compulsionsOCD, compulsion, obsession, handwashing, hand washing
- deferencedeference, bow, curtsy, genuflect, kneeling
- seizure symptomsseizure, seizures, convulsion, convulsions, shaking
head noddinghead shaking
Moving skull laterally repeatedly
shaking one's head · saying no · disagreeing · denial · negation
head noddingblank stare
Expressionless, unfocused gaze
looking away · ignoring · glazed eyes · zoning out · inattention
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