headshake

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Noun headshake has 1 sense

headshake, headshaking - the act of turning your head left and right to signify denial or disbelief or bemusement; "I could tell from their headshakes that they didn't believe me"
--₁ is a kind of motion, movement, move, motility

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Definition

headshake - noun

A gesture made by moving the head from side to side, typically used to express denial, disapproval, or disbelief.

Example Sentences

1. She gave an exaggerated headshake to show her disagreement with the proposal.

2. The teacher's headshake indicated her disappointment with the students' behavior.

3. I couldn't help but chuckle at his headshake in response to the silly question.

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