quiet coyote gesture

Meanings

1. A hand gesture used in classrooms to get students' attention, where a person forms a coyote with their hand by placing their thumb and two middle fingers together, while raising their pointer and little fingers like ears; a non-verbal signal for students to stop talking, close their mouths, and listen to the teacher.

1. To make or flash the quiet coyote hand gesture to request silence.
2. To fall silent, adopt the pose, or comply with the quiet coyote gesture.