handwave

ˈhændˌweɪv
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Translation of handwave into German,

Noun

1.

communication

RareUS
quickly reject a question or problem without real answer
RareUS
Abwimmelung Ausflucht foberflächliche Antwort
  • He gave a handwave when asked about the mistake.Er gab eine Abwimmelung, als er nach dem Fehler gefragt wurde.
2.

casual motion

RareUS
gesture made with the hand to signal or dismiss
RareUS
  • She gave a quick handwave to get their attention.Sie gab ein schnelles Handbewegung, um ihre Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.

Verb

tr.
1.

dismissal

Rare
ignore or dismiss something without proper consideration
Rare
  • He tends to handwave any criticism.Er neigt dazu, jede Kritik abzuwinken.
2.

rhetoric

Rare
explain superficially, skipping important details
Rare
vereinfachen oberflächlich erklären
  • The professor tended to handwave complex theories during lectures.Der Professor neigte dazu, komplexe Theorien in den Vorlesungen zu vereinfachen.
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Synonyms and analogies of handwave in English

Examples of handwave in a sentence

  • Don't accept that handwave about the missing funds.
  • He dismissed the question with a handwave.
  • A friendly handwave was all it took to say goodbye.
  • She tends to handwave complex questions during interviews.
  • The manager handwaved the concerns raised by the team.
  • She tends to handwave when asked for specifics.

Translations of "handwave" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasWinkennn.

A casual handwave from my neighbor greeted me as I walked by.

Ein lässiges Winken meines Nachbarn begrüßte mich, als ich vorbeiging.

A friendly handwave from my friend made my day instantly brighter.

Ein freundliches Winken von meinem Freund erhellte sofort meinen Tag.

Abwinken

His handwave of my suggestion made me feel undervalued and ignored.

Sein Abwinken meines Vorschlags ließ mich mich wertlos und ignoriert fühlen.

The audience reacted negatively to his handwave of their pressing questions.

Das Publikum reagierte negativ auf das Abwinken seiner drängenden Fragen.

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handwave: Examples and translations in context

As she left, a handwave was her final goodbye to the group.

Als sie ging, war ein Winken ihr letzter Abschied von der Gruppe.

Her handwave was enough to let me know the presentation was about to begin.

Ihr Winken ließ mich wissen, dass die Präsentation bald beginnen würde.

She gave a quick handwave to signal her arrival at the party.

Sie gab ein schnelles Winken, um ihre Ankunft auf der Party zu signalisieren.

His dismissive handwave indicated that he didn't want to discuss the issue.

Sein abweisendes Winken deutete darauf hin, dass er nicht über das Thema sprechen wollte.

I noticed his handwave as he tried to get my attention across the street.

Ich bemerkte sein Winken, als er meine Aufmerksamkeit auf der anderen Straßenseite erregen wollte.

He offered a quick handwave, acknowledging my presence without stopping.

Er bot ein schnelles Winken an und erkannte meine Anwesenheit an, ohne stehen zu bleiben.

A cheerful handwave at the children made them smile and wave back.

Ein fröhliches Winken in Richtung der Kinder brachte sie zum Lächeln und ließ sie zurückwinken.

His dramatic handwave during the speech made everyone laugh.

Sein dramatisches Winken während der Rede brachte alle zum Lachen.

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