handwaving

== English == === Etymology === From hand +‎ waving. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈhandweɪvɪŋ/ === Adjective === handwaving (comparative more handwaving, superlative most handwaving) (not comparable) Waving the hands. Alternative forms: hand-waving, hand waving Pertaining to empty gesturing, with little substance behind it; vague; not supported by data. ==== Translations ==== === Noun === handwaving (countable and uncountable, plural handwavings) (chiefly figuratively) Alternative form of hand waving (“empty gesturing”). === Verb === handwaving present participle and gerund of handwave === Related terms ===