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The correct spelling is gesture.
How to pronounce gesture
/ˈdʒɛs.tʃɚ/
nounIPA: /ˈdʒɛs.tʃɚ/
Say it like: Jes-che-r
The correct spelling is gesture. A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech. For example: "The middle-finger gesture is really a nonverbal swear."
Usage Examples
“The middle-finger gesture is really a nonverbal swear.”
“We took flowers as a gesture of sympathy.”
“My dad said to never gesture with my hands when I talk.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.
- 2.An act or a remark made as a formality or as a sign of attitude.
- 3.The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.
verb
- 1.To make a gesture or gestures.
- 2.To express something by a gesture or gestures.
- 3.To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action.
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