Verboticism: Nincomnod

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

Nincomnod

Created by: paperhoard

Pronunciation: ning-com-nod

Sentence: I could tell by the look on Jim's face that he was nincomnodding the boss's latest decree.

Etymology: Nincompoop + Nod

Points: 743

wordmeister - 2007-02-01: 16:08:00
You mean you can tell when people are nincomnodding? Oh oh! I'd think anyone knew that I didn't know....