How to Pronounce "wave of the hand"

expression

WAYV-uhv-thuh-HAND

WAYV-ov-thuh-HAND

Definition

A quick movement of the hand to say hello, goodbye, or to get someone's attention. It can also mean dismissing something easily or without worry.

American English

ˈweɪv/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhænd

British English

wˈeɪv/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈænd

WAYV-uhv-thuh-HAND

WAYV-ov-thuh-HAND

He greeted her with a friendly wave of the hand.

With a wave of the hand, she said goodbye to everyone.

The teacher got the class’s attention with a wave of the hand.

He dismissed my concerns with just a wave of the hand.