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    Hocha (en. Nod)

    /oʃa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A movement of swaying or agreement.
    The head nod is a sign of approval.
    Le hocha de la tête est un signe d'approbation.
    A gesture made to show agreement or understanding.
    He made a hocha to show that he understood.
    Il a fait un hocha pour montrer qu'il avait compris.

    Etymology

    The word 'hocha' comes from the verb 'hocher', which means to sway or shake.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a hocha
    To express agreement by a nod.
    faire un hocha
    head nod
    An action consisting of shaking the head up and down.
    hocha de tête
    affirmative hocha
    To indicate acceptance or approval.
    hocha affirmatif

    Related Words

    to nod
    Action of moving the head up and down.
    hocher
    movement
    Action of moving or changing position.
    mouvement
    to acquiesce
    To give one's agreement.
    acquiescer

    Slang Meanings

    Making a hocha to avoid the conversation.
    He made a hocha to avoid having to answer.
    Il a fait un hocha pour ne pas avoir à répondre.
    Hocha used to express boredom.
    She gave an indifferent hocha during the meeting.
    Elle a donné un hocha désintéressé pendant la réunion.