wave around
Flourish in air
To wave around is to move something through the air with sweeping, often careless motions.
The phrase typically implies showing off or brandishing: He was waving around a wad of cash.
It suggests the motion lacks purpose or control—someone waving around a knife is being reckless rather than threatening with precision.
- brandishWave something menacingly
- flourishTo grow vigorously
- swingSuspended recreational seat
- gestureCommunicative body movement
- flailSwing limbs erratically
jazz hands · swish · shake · twirl · sweep · wield · swat · flap · motion · arm · hand · signal · flag · sword · magic wand · wand · banner · whip
motion/movement
wave aroundhold still
Remain without moving
keep steady · stabilize · immobilize · anchor · rest
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