The difference between Nod and Wag
When used as nouns, nod means an instance of inclining the head up and down, as to indicate agreement, or as a cursory greeting, whereas wag means an oscillating movement.
When used as verbs, nod means to incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement, whereas wag means to swing from side to side, such as of an animal's tail, or someone's head, to express disagreement or disbelief.
check bellow for the other definitions of Nod and Wag
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Nod as a verb (ambitransitive):
To incline the head up and down, as to indicate agreement.
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Nod as a verb (ambitransitive):
To briefly incline the head downwards as a cursory greeting.
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Nod as a verb (ambitransitive):
To sway, move up and down.
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Nod as a verb (intransitive):
To gradually fall asleep.
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Nod as a verb (transitive):
To signify by a nod.
Examples:
"They nodded their assent."
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Nod as a verb (intransitive):
To make a mistake by being temporarily inattentive or tired
Examples:
"Even [[Homer nods Homer nods]]."
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Nod as a verb (transitive, intransitive, soccer):
To head; to strike the ball with one's head.
Examples:
"Jones nods the ball back to his goalkeeper."
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Nod as a verb (intransitive, figuratively):
To allude to something.
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Nod as a verb (intransitive, slang):
To fall asleep while under the influence of opiates.
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Nod as a noun:
An instance of inclining the head up and down, as to indicate agreement, or as a cursory greeting.
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Nod as a noun:
A reference or allusion to something.
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Nod as a noun:
A nomination.
Examples:
"For the fifth time in her career she received a Grammy nod, she has yet to win the award."
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Nod as a noun (figurative):
Approval.
Examples:
"The plan is expected to get the nod from councillors at the next meeting."
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Wag as a verb:
To swing from side to side, such as of an animal's tail, or someone's head, to express disagreement or disbelief.
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Wag as a verb (UK, Australia, slang):
To play truant from school.
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Wag as a verb (obsolete):
To be in action or motion; to move; progress.
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Wag as a verb (obsolete):
To go; to depart.
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Wag as a noun:
An oscillating movement.
Examples:
"The wag of my dog's tail expresses happiness."
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Wag as a noun:
A witty person.