wave of the hand

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /weɪv ʌv ðə hænd/

• Audio (General Australian):

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Noun

wave of the hand (plural waves of the hand)

1. (idiomatic) A simple gesture, as used for command, dismissal, or summoning something as if by magic.

Related terms

• handwave
• handwaving
• hand waving
• handwavium
• handwavy