Wave hand

/weɪv hænd/ verb phrase

Definition

To move your hand back and forth in the air to say hello or goodbye to someone.

Etymology

People have been waving to greet each other for hundreds of years - it's like a friendly signal!

Kelly Says

Waving is like your hand is saying 'hello' or 'goodbye' in a special dance! You can wave to your friends at the playground or wave goodbye to daddy when he goes to work.

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