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Meaning of jazz hands | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A dance move in which the performer's hands are extended with palms toward the audience and fingers splayed.
    plural, plural-only
  2. A gesture in which the hands, which are extended with palms facing forwards and fingers splayed, are rotated quickly.
    plural, plural-only

Examples

““You shouldn't,” I said. Perhaps he might hire me for my refreshing honesty? I laughed faintly, then added, “Just kidding,” and gave him jazz hands.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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