Definition of gesticulate
gesticulated
;gesticulating
intransitive verb
: to make gestures especially when speaking arguing and gesticulating wildly
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The three-time major champion and current No. 1 player is known for muttering to himself and gesticulating, often while looking at coach Ivan Lendl and other members of his team.
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Members of the delegation were observed gesticulating and complaining loudly outside the ballroom after the speech.
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Video of the scuffle shows lawmakers pushing one another, yelling and gesticulating.
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Origin and Etymology of gesticulate
Latin gesticulatus, past participle of gesticulari, from *gesticulus, diminutive of gestus —see 1gesture
First Known Use: circa 1609
GESTICULATE Defined for English Language Learners
gesticulate
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: to move your arms and hands especially when speaking in an angry or emotional way
GESTICULATE Defined for Kids
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gesticulated
;gesticulating
: to make gestures especially when speaking He gesticulated wildly during their argument.
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