handwaving
adjUK /ˈhandweɪvɪŋ/
Etymology From hand + waving.
1
Waving the hands.
2
Pertaining to empty gesturing, with little substance behind it; vague; not supported by data.
adj — 2 senses
UK /ˈhandweɪvɪŋ/
Etymology From hand + waving.
Waving the hands.
Pertaining to empty gesturing, with little substance behind it; vague; not supported by data.
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