nodder
Bobblehead human version
A nodder is someone or something that nods.
The word appears most often for a person who nods in agreement, especially one who agrees reflexively or without critical thought—a yes-man: The board was full of nodders who rubber-stamped every proposal.
In fishing, a nodder is a type of bite indicator that bobs when a fish takes the bait.
Spring-mounted oscillating figurine
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- dashboardVehicle control panel
- wobblerThing that sways unsteadily
toy · novelty · souvenir · knickknack · tchotchke · wobbling · oscillating · mascot
Expression of welcome
- saluteGestural sign of honor
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- affirmationPositive statement of truth
- signalMessage-conveying cue
gesture · respect · hello · wave · bow · assent · approval · consent
bobblehead
Spring-mounted oscillating figurine
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- dashboardVehicle control panel
wobbler · toy · novelty · souvenir · knickknack · tchotchke · wobbling · oscillating · mascot · caricature
greeting
Expression of welcome
- saluteGestural sign of honor
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- affirmationPositive statement of truth
signal · gesture · respect · hello · wave · bow · assent · approval · consent · acquiescence
dozing
Lightly, briefly unconscious
yawning · fatigued · snoozing · tired · lethargic · somnolent · heavy-lidded · droopy · weary · commuter
beat
Rhythmic pulse or strike
bobbing · swaying · dancing · concert · drummer · tapping · rocking · pulse · hip-hop · metal
- daydreamersdaydreamer, dreamer, space cadet, head in clouds, stargazer
- nodded offFell briefly asleep
- nodding offFalling briefly asleep
- nodding alongHead-bobbing agreement gesture
- nodding head
- nodding acquaintanceMinimal social connection
- head noddingGesture indicating yes