dip of one's head
Dip - A quick movement of something down and up

He gave a dip of his head.

Does this mean "He nodded quickly"?

Thank you! .)

Question

dip of one's head
Dip - A quick movement of something down and up

He gave a dip of his head.

Does this mean "He nodded quickly"?

Thank you! .)

Answer

The movement this phrase describes suggests a single up-and-down movement, not a repeated one. It could describe a short nod, or a short informal bow.

Answer

A did of the head usually means to acknowledge something.  He dipped his head when telling the student it was OK to start the lesson.  Yes, dipping the head is to nod.