Gesture Vocabulary

noun a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words

• The speaker used precise gesticulations to emphasize her points during the presentation.
• He's always waving his hands around when he talks, like his gesticulations will make his story more interesting.
• She was throwing up gang signs and other gesticulations while rapping on stage.
• His gesticulations of kindness towards the homeless man warmed the hearts of onlookers.

noun A short, thick digit of the hand that is set lower and apart from the other four and opposable to them.

• She accidentally hit her thumb with a hammer while working on the construction site.
• Ouch! I just smashed my thumb with the door!
• I can't believe I hitchhiked all the way here with just my thumb!
• The new policy is a thumbs up from the employees, they are happy with the changes.