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handwave in Russian

handwave in Russian is отмахнуться.

handwave in Russian

отмахнуться

verb

Pronounced: otmakhnutsya

(rhetoric, academia) To explain something superficially, skipping over important details, perhaps appealing to intuition instead.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "handwave" in Russian?

"handwave" in Russian is отмахнуться.

How do you pronounce отмахнуться?

"handwave" in Russian is отмахнуться, pronounced "otmakhnutsya".

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