come here gesture

Hand motion inviting

A come here gesture is a beckoning motion made with the hand or fingers to signal someone to approach.

The most common form involves curling the index finger repeatedly toward oneself, or waving all four fingers inward with palm facing up: She made a come here gesture through the window.

In some cultures, palm-down versions are standard, while the finger-curl can be considered rude or even obscene.

Related

finger wag · motion · hand · hand signal · palm up · wag · curl · crook · approach · signal · body language · invitation · palm · nod · calling · hither · toward · entice

Categories
Opposites
direction of summoning

come here gesturedismissive wave

Gesture rejecting someone's presence

waving off · cold shoulder · turning away · talk to the hand · averted gaze

social intent

come here gesturecold shoulder

Intentional dismissive treatment

turning away · averted gaze · crossed arms · talk to the hand

attention direction

come here gestureturning one's back

Family

come, comes, coming, here, hereafter, herein, hereby, herewith, gesture

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G