Competitive Hand Waving

1. A euphemism for decision-making based on the best sounding idea.

2. A travel game, whereby contestants traveling in an automobile time the amount of time it takes for people in other automobiles to return a hand wave. Lowest time is best.

Currently, development decision are often made in meetings on the basis of competitive hand waving, when they should be made on the basis of usability data.

by ToeJamboree February 18, 2010

handhaving

dutch version of the nazi's who can give you tickets

i yesterday got a ticket from the handhaving

by pietergerard December 7, 2020

handwaving

Ovoid a debate with the complaint that no one knows the answer. Meant to stop the need to look for change.

He literally waved his hands, saying, “Who knows what can be done!” It was just a lot of handwaving.

by Old Gaga April 25, 2025