To return a wave to someone you think is waving at you, but is actually waving to the person behind you. Usually results in embarrassment and introversion.
by David Hawaii June 15, 2007
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Who the heck was that person waving to me like he knew me. It must have been a mis-wave. What a jackass!
by DarrellDW October 18, 2008
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