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
When Wolves equalised, Monteiro was about to bring on striker Hwang Hee-chan, but after some hand waving in Pereira's direction, the decision was changed.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2025
“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
As the car approaches, a white mark appears to move across the body’s torso, which social media users claimed showed its hand waving.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 8, 2022
Her parents were there, and he nearly broke into laughter at how excited Hishaam seemed, his hand waving back and forth frantically.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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