English Explanatory Dictionary

handwaving

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Waving the hands.
  2. Pertaining to empty gesturing, with little substance behind it; vague; not supported by data.
noun
  1. Alternative form of hand waving (“empty gesturing”).
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of handwave

Pronunciation

/ˈhandweɪvɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-handwaving.wav

Word forms

handwaving more handwaving most handwaving handwavings

Etymology

From hand + waving.

Related words

hand-waving hand waving handwave handwaver handwavium handwavy wave of the hand
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