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What Does Waving Mean?

Verb

  • To move your hand back and forth to say hello or goodbye.
  • To move something from side to side, like a flag in the wind.

Noun

  • The action of moving your hand back and forth.
  • A movement that looks like a wave, like when you move your arms or a flag.

Waving — Full Explanation

Waving is when you lift your hand and move it side to side. People do it to greet someone or to say goodbye.

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Waving Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
लहराना

lahraana

नमस्ते करना

namaste karna

हाथ हिलाना

haath hilana

kannada
ಹಲೋ (Halo)

halo

ಹಲೋ (Halo)

halo

ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ (Namaskara)

namaskara

bengali
হাত নাড়ানো

haat naaraano

হাত তুলা

haat tula

হাত নাড়া

haat naara

spanish
saludar

sa-loo-dar

saludo

sa-loo-do

ondear

on-de-ar

Frequently Asked Questions About Waving

What does 'waving' mean?
Waving means moving your hand back and forth to say hello or goodbye.
How do you pronounce 'waving'?
You say 'waving' like this: way-ving.
What is the origin of the word 'waving'?
The word 'waving' comes from the Old English word 'wafian', which means to move to and fro.
What is the meaning of 'waving' in Bengali?
The word 'waving' in Bengali is 'হাত নাড়া' (Hāt nāṛā).