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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A shake of the head.

   "That's tough," repeated Jack Harpe, and added a headshake for good measure. ""

2. 2
   the act of turning your head left and right to signify denial or disbelief or bemusement wordnet

Synonyms

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headshaking

Example

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"That's tough," repeated Jack Harpe, and added a headshake for good measure. ""

Etymology

From head + shake.

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