nodding UK /ˈnɒdɪŋ/US /ˈnɑdɪŋ/adjective 1noun 1forms 1phrases 1 adjective1 •Having the flower facing downwards. noun1 •The act by which one nods. formsnoddings Phrases with nodding nodding acquaintanceA casual or partial familiarity; a relationship which is not close or fully developed; an inexact understanding (of something).