The over-enthusiastic use of one's hands when behind the camera to emphasize what they are talking about, and avoid still-handed awkwardness. Most frequently used by sports announcers and meteorologists.
I was watching the big game on Sunday night and, I tell you what, Cris Collinsworth was on top of his talking hands game.
by Forreisto February 9, 2012
While talking, moving (or flailing) your hands around as they either help you to talk, or help make a point.
Sometimes a person will not be able to talk unless they are using their hands. To prove this, while they're are talking- hold their hands down. They will shut up if they are inclined to 'hand talk'.
(Seems to be originated mainly from Italians, though not limited to them.)
Sometimes a person will not be able to talk unless they are using their hands. To prove this, while they're are talking- hold their hands down. They will shut up if they are inclined to 'hand talk'.
(Seems to be originated mainly from Italians, though not limited to them.)
Person 1: (dodges from being slapped) "Hey! Watch where you're throwing your hands! You nearly hit me!"
Person 2: "Sorry, I can't help it.. I was hand-talking"
Person A: "Why must you talk with your hands? You know they can't see you thru the phone, right?
Person B: "I know, I just can't help but hand-talk."
Person 2: "Sorry, I can't help it.. I was hand-talking"
Person A: "Why must you talk with your hands? You know they can't see you thru the phone, right?
Person B: "I know, I just can't help but hand-talk."
by BluesQueen February 26, 2011
A saying used to ignore and disregard a comment or an insult when you can't think of a way to counter it. When this phrase is used, it is customary to raise your hand, palm facing out, and place it almost touching your adversary's face. This can make even the most civil person raging mad. Another variation is "talk to the hand 'cause the face don't give a damn'." I really did not know that people still said this.
by Mia September 1, 2003
Phrase used to tell someone that you do not wish to listen to what they have to say and that they may as well stop. Gesture of palm of hand in stop stance displayed to person we are making comment to simultaneously
by David Arnott September 3, 2003
Talk to the hand is used when someone has information to tell you, but you are just not interested in hearing it. Almost another way of saying "shut up".
by Marisa September 2, 2003
A way of saying "I'm not listening" rudely. Usually comes with a hand gesture not unlike a policeman stopping traffic.
by Anonymous August 31, 2003
"...Talk to the hand!" "Okay, well, as I was saying Mr. Hand, the person attached to you is an immature twit, and did you know..."
by Chaz March 24, 2006