body language
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body language

noun

Definition of BODY LANGUAGE

: the gestures, movements, and mannerisms by which a person or animal communicates with others

Examples of BODY LANGUAGE

  1. We could tell from his body language that he was nervous.

First Known Use of BODY LANGUAGE

1926

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