hand waving
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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When the Atlantic, the Post and the Times announced their opposition, Hegseth replied with an emoji of a hand waving goodbye.
From Salon • Oct. 15, 2025
Frustration then boiled over as animated hand waving was aimed the way of team-mate Rafael Leao late in the game.
From BBC • Oct. 15, 2024
“Some people think that conducting is just a combination of hand waving and keeping the beat,” says Mr. Choi.
From NewsForKids.net • Jul. 6, 2023
The passer-by who had heard Jonah’s voice climbed through a pile of glass and rebar in his flip-flops and saw the boy’s hand waving before he left to get help.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2022
She looks where I’m pointing, to the card of a girl’s hand waving.
From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord
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