Definition of Handwaving

1. Adjective. (not comparable) Waving the hands. ¹

2. Adjective. Pertaining to empty gesturing, with little substance behind it; vague. ¹

3. Noun. (context: chiefly figuratively) Frantic or conspicuous gesturing (during an argument etc.), especially as contrasted with a lack of underlying substance or meaning; empty gesturing. ¹

4. Verb. (third-person singular of handwave) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Handwaving

handstamping
handstamps
handstand
handstands
handstitched
handstroke
handstrokes
handsy
handwarmer
handwash
handwashing
handwave
handwaved
handwaves
handwavey
handwaving (current term)
handwavium
handwavy
handwear
handweaver
handweavers
handweaving
handwell
handwells
handwheel
handwheels
handwhile
handwork
handworker
handworkers

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