Pronunciation: /hændweɪv/
noun a gesture or movement of the hand, especially one made to emphasize or express something
A1 I saw a magician do a handwave and make a rabbit appear.
A2 The wizard used a handwave to cast a spell on the castle.
B1 The scientist's theory was dismissed as a handwave by his peers.
B2 The politician's explanation was met with skepticism as it seemed like a handwave.
C1 The CEO's decision to cut costs was seen as a handwave solution to the company's financial problems.
C2 The expert's analysis revealed that the government's policy was merely a handwave to appease the public.
verb to make a gesture or movement with the hand, especially to emphasize or express something
A1 She handwaves goodbye to her friends as she leaves the party.
A2 The teacher handwaves the correct answer to the student's question.
B1 He tends to handwave important details in his presentations, which can be confusing.
B2 The manager handwaves the new policy changes, without considering the impact on employees.
C1 Some politicians have a tendency to handwave complex issues instead of addressing them directly.
C2 It is important for researchers to avoid handwaving results and provide detailed explanations for their findings.
formal The scientist used a handwave to simplify the explanation for the general audience.
informal She just handwaved the whole situation and didn't give us any details.
slang He always handwaves his responsibilities and expects others to pick up the slack.
figurative The politician's promises were nothing but handwaves, with no real plans for implementation.
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