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Head shake

A head shake is a gesture in which the head is turned left and right along the transverse plane repeatedly in quick succession. In many cultures, it is most commonly, but not universally, used to indicate disagreement, denial, or rejection. It can also signify disapproval or upset at a situation, often with slower movement.

Cultures, To indicate rejection & Origin

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To indicate rejection

To indicate approval

Origin

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Head shake

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Edges23
Triples15
Avg. degree1.92
Density0.083333
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related to Origin · 9
Head shake → An, Animals, Charles Darwin, Darwin, Emotions, He, Man, The Expression, There
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Head shake → gesture in which the head is turned left and right along the transverse plane repeatedly in quick succession

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head indicate shake also gesture used rejection shaking many cultures origin denial different groups areas meaning world gestures darwin heads

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Head shakeis agesture in which the head is turned left and right along the transverse plane repeatedly in quick succession0.90text
Bulgariainstance ofin some Southeastern European areas0.80text
southern Albaniainstance ofin some Southeastern European areas0.80text
it is used for the opposite purposeinstance ofin some Southeastern European areas0.80text
to indicate affirmationinstance ofin some Southeastern European areas0.80text
meaninginstance ofin some Southeastern European areas0.80text
Head shakerelated to OriginThere0.60section
Head shakerelated to OriginAn0.60section
Head shakerelated to OriginThe Expression0.60section
Head shakerelated to OriginEmotions0.60section
Head shakerelated to OriginMan0.60section
Head shakerelated to OriginAnimals0.60section

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