Wave away Meaning in English
expression
ˈweɪv/ /əˈweɪ
WAYV uh-WAY
wˈeɪv/ /ɐwˈeɪ
WAYV uh-WAY
Definition
To dismiss someone, something, or an idea by making a gesture with your hand, usually indicating you are not interested or do not want it.
Usage & Nuances
Often used when someone physically makes a hand gesture to show 'go away' or to reject an idea or offer. More common in informal spoken English. Can sound dismissive or a bit rude depending on context.
Spanish: despedir con un gesto - rechazar con un movimiento de la manoPortuguese (BR): afastar com um gesto - dispensar com um acenoPortuguese (PT): afastar com um gesto - dispensar com um acenoChinese (Simplified): 挥手拒绝 - 挥手赶走Chinese (Traditional): 揮手拒絕 - 揮手趕走Hindi: हाथ हिलाकर दूर करना - इशारे में टालनाArabic: لوَّح بيده ليصرف - رفض بإشارة يدهBengali: হাত নেড়ে তাড়িয়ে দেওয়া - পাত্তা না দেওয়াRussian: отмахнуться - отмахиватьсяJapanese: 手で払いのける - 気にしないと合図するVietnamese: xua tay - gạt điKorean: 손짓으로 물리치다 - 무시하다Turkish: el hareketiyle savuşturmak - görmezden gelmekUrdu: ہاتھ کے اشارے سے ٹال دینا - نظرانداز کرناIndonesian: mengibaskan - menepis dengan tangan
Example Sentences
He tried to ask a question, but the teacher waved away his concerns.
basic
She smiled and waved away the flies.
basic
Don't just wave away my advice.
basic
He just waved away the waiter when asked if he wanted dessert.
natural
She tried to apologize, but he waved it away like it didn't matter.
natural
Whenever I mention the problem, they just wave it away and change the subject.
natural