Verboticism: Nodnumdrum

'Yes, I understand what you mean.'

DEFINITION: To smile politely and nod your head while listening to someone, even though you don't understand a word tbey're saying.

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Nodnumdrum

Created by: Stevenson0

Pronunciation: nod/nun/drum

Sentence: My conversation with the computer expert turned into another nodnumdrum on my part. I never understood a word he said, but I am sure my nodding head and direct eye contact convinced him I did.

Etymology: nod + conundrum

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