verb
gesticulate
Gesticulate (verb) means to make gestures or motions, as in speaking.
verb
1
To make gestures or motions, as in speaking.
2
To say or express through gestures.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin gesticulātus, perfect active participle of gesticulor (“to gesticulate”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from gesticulus (“a mimic gesture”), diminutive of gestus (“gesture”), from gerō (“to bear, carry, perform”).
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What is the meaning of gesticulate?
"gesticulate" (verb) means to make gestures or motions, as in speaking.
What are the different meanings of gesticulate?
"gesticulate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To make gestures or motions, as in speaking; 2. To say or express through gestures.