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
Get the hand waving mug.To walk slowly so a specific person can catch up to you while they are going back to do/get something.
by HandsomePenguin August 28, 2012
Get the Waidle mug.It's the name you call someone who is exceptionally intelligent. Like era defining genius. They should also have a great physique and are good at sports. People rarely like to stay around these people as they are very intimidating. People suffering from the Danny kruger effect especially have a problem with them. They usually live alone not because they prefer loneliness but because they can't find someone they would like to be with.
Don't play chess with him, he's a wajid.
I don't like him, he sees right through everyone, he's definitely a wajid.
I don't like him, he sees right through everyone, he's definitely a wajid.
by Juror12 August 2, 2018
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Get the Wavy, the Waving Crocodile mug.1. An extravagant name for a humble soul. True definition is "unique"
2. Someone who also loves Queen
2. Someone who also loves Queen
by Athens August 1, 2012
Get the Wahida mug.In SSBM, a jump that is canceled by a diagonal mid air dodge so that you don't ever leave the ground. It results in a sliding motion that produces smoke at the character's feet. It can lead into many combos and techniques.
by Slashtap3 October 21, 2004
Get the Wavedash mug.Super Smash Bros. Melee - A manipulation of the engine used to move a distance in a short amount of time to continue combos or grab ledge.
You can preform it by jumping (best when short hopping) and then a downward diagonal (so in either direction) air-dodge quickly.
Marvel Vs Capcom Series- A move used to get up close to your enemy fast and safer than running at them. You can also attack when crouching, which can be helpful.
Preform a dash, quickly cancel the dash by pressing down, and then you can dash again. Before you dash, inputting an attack works.
Tekken- Moves that need to be transitioned from a crouch dash that only works for some characters. It is great for mind games.
It can be done by inputting these commands repeatedly: forward, neutral, down, tap down then forward.
You can preform it by jumping (best when short hopping) and then a downward diagonal (so in either direction) air-dodge quickly.
Marvel Vs Capcom Series- A move used to get up close to your enemy fast and safer than running at them. You can also attack when crouching, which can be helpful.
Preform a dash, quickly cancel the dash by pressing down, and then you can dash again. Before you dash, inputting an attack works.
Tekken- Moves that need to be transitioned from a crouch dash that only works for some characters. It is great for mind games.
It can be done by inputting these commands repeatedly: forward, neutral, down, tap down then forward.
Player 1: Do you know how to wavedash?
Player 2: No. Why would I want to do that? It seems useless.
Player 1: I'll show you! (wins the match)
Player 2: You are just exploiting glitches!
Player 2: And you just got rekt bitch.
Player 2: No. Why would I want to do that? It seems useless.
Player 1: I'll show you! (wins the match)
Player 2: You are just exploiting glitches!
Player 2: And you just got rekt bitch.
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