What does hand waving mean?
Definitions for hand waving
hand wav·ing
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hand wavingnoun
Discussion or argumentation involving approximation, vagueness, educated guessing, or the attempt to explain or excuse vagaries.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of hand waving in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of hand waving in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of hand waving in a Sentence
[A]fter first signaling her opposition to these reforms, the Speaker purportedly reversed her position, however, our bipartisan reform coalition was then subjected to repeated delay tactics, hand-waving gestures and blatant instances of Lucy pulling the football.
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- agitando la manoItalian
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