Also written handwaving. In formal conversation / speech omitting important details about the subject matter either because 1) the audience is perceived to be ignorant 2) the speaker themselves is not well-informed on the subject matter or 3) a little from column A and a little from column B.
The math professor only gave a partial description of the proof as she used hand waving to get through the most difficult part and told the students to study the remained of the proof at home.
by demongolemz October 21, 2011
by Laelia October 24, 2003
1. Navy slang for semaphore
2. The crude pidgin language adopted by vastly intelligent scienticians when trying to explain complex ideas and theorems to a normal person with only average intelligence or less.
2. The crude pidgin language adopted by vastly intelligent scienticians when trying to explain complex ideas and theorems to a normal person with only average intelligence or less.
The radio was broken, so the crew of HMS Ipswich had to rely on Hand Waving.
With a lot of Hand Waving, professor Auld was able to explain to Helen the importance of 2+ 3+ alternate magnetic coupling in an antiferromagnetic arrangement.
With a lot of Hand Waving, professor Auld was able to explain to Helen the importance of 2+ 3+ alternate magnetic coupling in an antiferromagnetic arrangement.
by TheIan October 23, 2003
the motion of moving the hand back and forth. Used as a nonverbal sign of greeting or farewell between two people
by Anonymous October 15, 2003
by Saints October 16, 2003
1. evil gesture before a button is pushed opening a trap door beneath the person, sending them to a fiery death
2. Saying goodbye (forever)
2. Saying goodbye (forever)
by Pico417 November 11, 2003
by Harriet T. October 31, 2003