waving off

A form of wave off — To give a wave of one's hand, or of a flag or wand, so as to signal (someone) to desist or leave.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of wave off
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APA

waving off. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/waving%20off

MLA

“waving off.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/waving%20off. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “waving off,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/waving%20off.

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