gesticulation

American  

[je-stik-yuh-ley-shuhn] / dʒɛˌstɪk yəˈleɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act of gesticulating.

2. an animated or excited gesture.

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Other Word Forms

• overgesticulation noun

Etymology

Origin of gesticulation

First recorded in 1595–1605, gesticulation is from the Latin word gesticulātiōn- (stem of gesticulātiō ). See gesticulate, -ion

Example Sentences

“I see from my own internal gesticulation sensors that we have a question,” said Mr. Lemoncello.

From Literature

Her meticulous supporting research, gesticulations and songs captivated council members — some of whom struggled not to crack a smile during Miller’s unconventional public comment.

From Los Angeles Times

And then, all of the sudden, this chimp’s hands went around his face and he started making these pretty honest, human hand gesticulations.

From Los Angeles Times

“People compensate. When they meet on the street, there is more gesticulation. People engage in strategies to make sure that they’re being understood.”

From Scientific American

He would do these super dorky gesticulations — like, the way he used his arms and hands to, you know, put the period at the end of a sentence.

From Los Angeles Times