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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪv/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhænd
British English
wˈeɪv/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAYV-uhv-thuh-HAND
UK
WAYV-ov-thuh-HAND
Listen in Context
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.