shake one's head
idiom
: to turn one's head from side to side as a way of answering "no" or of showing disagreement or refusal
When I asked her if she wanted help, she just shook her head.
Cite this Entry
“Shake one's head.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shake%20one%27s%20head. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share