headshaking

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Noun headshaking 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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Headshaking

Description:

Headshaking refers to the act of moving one's head rapidly back and forth, typically as a physical expression of various emotions, opinions, or physical discomfort.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

A movement of the head done in a rapid back and forth motion, often expressing disagreement, disapproval, or disbelief.

Example Sentence: I could tell she disagreed with me just by the headshaking she did while I was talking.

Sense 2 (Verb):

The action of rapidly moving one's head back and forth, often to relieve physical discomfort, such as when experiencing irritation or an itch.

Example Sentence: The dog was headshaking to stop the constant itching caused by the fleas.

Sense 3 (Adjective):

Describing something as popular within a specific local community or region.

Example Sentence: This headshaking band has gained a cult following in our local music scene.