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Meaning of hand-waving | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Alternative spelling of hand waving.

alt-of, alternative, uncountable

Examples

“So when we're discussing thought and conscious processes, talking about minds is precise, and even measurable (what else do public opinion pollsters do?) while talking about brains is just hand-waving.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

hand-wringing hand-writing hand, foot and mouth disease hand's turn Handa handakuten

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