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SMH is an Internet slang term commonly interpreted as "shaking my head" and has an associated emoji. Head desk: Expressing great frustration by striking the forehead against something, usually a desk or a wall. [15] Whereas the "head desk" gesture is typically done successive times to emphasize the motion, the facepalm gesture is usually a ...
The loser is a hand gesture made by extending the right thumb and index fingers, leaving the other fingers closed to create the letter L, interpreted as "loser", and generally given as a demeaning sign. [1] Sometimes this is accompanied by raising the hand to the giver's forehead. [1]
Apology hand gesture is a Hindu custom to apologize in the form of a hand gesture with the right hand when a person's foot accidentally touches a book or any written material (which are considered as a manifestation of the goddess of knowledge Saraswati), money (which is considered as a manifestation of the goddess of wealth Lakshmi) or another ...
A self-clasping handshake is a gesture in which one hand is grasped by the other and held together in front of the body or over the head. In the United States , this gesture is a sign of victory, being made by the winning boxer at the end of a fight. [ 1 ]
Peyton Manning’s ever-growing forehead has been a hilarious talking point for fans across the league. The star quarterback has always had self-awareness and that was on fully display tonight.
It consists of a raised hand with the palm forward and the thumb extended, while the fingers are parted between the middle and ring finger. The gesture was devised by Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy as a salute for the alien Vulcan species, and is popular within the science fiction fandom and nerd culture .
In Armenia, abruptly thrusting the palm of the hand to someone means "Curse you", but can also mean "Can't stand you anymore" if performed by a close female relative or friend (mostly mother or grandmother). In Iraqi and Assyrian culture, abruptly pushing the palm of the hand towards someone means they are worthy of shame and are dishonorable.
A hand in a beckoning position. A beckoning sign is a type of gesture intended to beckon or call-over someone or something. It is usually translated into "come here". This form of nonverbal communication varies from culture to culture, each having a relatively unique method of indicating invitation or enticement.