(medicine, pathology) A poorly understood disease of Africa, characterized by stunted growth and a nodding seizure when eating or feeling cold.

Having a relationship which is not close or fully developed (with someone).

Synonym of musk thistle

plural of nodding thistle

plural of nodding acquaintance

A reference, in a TV series, to part of the plot of a previous episode

simple past tense and past participle of nod off

(slang) An affectionate nod of respect shared between two black people, which goes down-up-down instead of up-down-up.

(idiomatic) To become drowsy and fall asleep; nod off.

(idiomatic) be selected; be approved / (idiomatic, literally) be signaled; get the message or signal