Headshaking (Noun)
Meaning
The act of turning your head left and right to signify denial or disbelief or bemusement; "I could tell from their headshakes that they didn't believe me".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The politician's headshaking during the debate was a clear indication that she disagreed with her opponent's views.
- Her headshaking was so vigorous that I thought she might strain her neck.
- The audience's collective headshaking during the comedian's set was a sign that his jokes were falling flat.
- I met with headshaking and skepticism when I told my friends that I was quitting my job to travel the world.
- The teacher's headshaking was a gentle warning to the student to stop talking out of turn.