answeringgesture
nounUK /ˈɑːnsərɪŋ ˈdʒestʃə/
US /ˈænsərɪŋ ˈdʒestʃər/
A movement you make to show you heard someone.
She gave a quick answeringgesture with her hand when her mom called her.
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2. A small motion that says yes without words.
He made an answeringgesture with his thumb to show he was okay.
3. A sign someone makes back to show they understand.
The teacher saw the student's answeringgesture and smiled.
4. A movement used to answer a question silently.
When asked if she was ready, she used an answeringgesture instead of speaking.