Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

on nodding terms

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.18 in modern English

Syllables: on n-od-ding terms
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Having a relationship which is not close or fully developed (with someone).

Example Sentences

"to be on nodding terms with one's neighbours"
"[P]erhaps there was a squirrel or two whom he could befriend, or at least one day be on nodding terms with."

Phrases

on speaking terms on talking terms nodding acquaintance

Frequently Paired Words

on speaking terms on talking terms nodding acquaintance

Questions

What does on nodding terms mean?: Having a relationship which is not close or fully developed (with someone).

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