nutation

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[noo-TAY-shun]

  • (n): the act of nodding the head
  • (n): (astronomy) a small periodical motion of the celestial pole of the earth with respect to the elliptic pole
His responsive nutation led her to think their nascent relationship was efflorescing, rather than heading toward an early decline.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Does this mean that noting a change of mind by shaking your head is a nutation mutation?

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I appeared to be paying attention during the production meeting by typing on my laptop and throwing in the occasional nutation for emphasis.

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Submitted: 7:53 AM

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Silly sleep deprivation.

Sometimes, I'm so tired from work that entire conversations receive emphatic nutations while I don't actually hear the words.

spetnagel(2685)
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Submitted: 9:47 AM

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Boom boom pow.

When my favorite song comes on the radio, I can't help but respond with energetic nutations accompanied by dance moves and singing.

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Submitted: 11:37 AM

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I nutationally approve of whatever design you have in mind.

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Submitted: 3:39 PM

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