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Waveoff

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A signal or gesture made with the hand to indicate that something is not accepted or that someone should not proceed.

Example: The air traffic controller gave a waveoff to the airplane attempting to land due to poor visibility.

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To cancel, reject, or disregard something previously planned, scheduled, or accepted.

Example: The meeting was waveoffed at the last minute due to the unexpected absence of the company's CEO.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing something as being unpopular or not well-received by the general public.

Example: The waveoff film failed to attract audiences despite having a star-studded cast.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a manner that is contrary to what is expected or desired.

Example: He waved the request off rather waveoffly as he believed it was unnecessary.

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