farewell gesture
Goodbye hand motion
A farewell gesture is a physical movement made when parting from someone—a wave, a nod, a blown kiss, a salute.
The term covers both casual goodbyes and more formal or final leave-takings: He raised his hand in a farewell gesture as the train pulled away.
Figuratively, a farewell gesture may be a symbolic final act before departure from a role or position.
- waveOscillating motion through medium
- goodbyeDeparting salutation
- last goodbyeParting before permanent separation
- partingAct of leaving another
- handkerchiefPocket cloth for sniffles
salute · military salute · nod · bow · peace sign · adieu · sendoff · departure · leaving · airport · platform · tears · embrace · hug · blown kiss · blowing kisses · waving · hand