Meaning of headshake in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhɛdʃeɪk/

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  1. Noun

    headshake

    Etymology

    early 17th century; earliest use found in William Shakespeare (1564–1616), playwright and poet. From head + shake

    Definitions

    1. the act of turning your head left and right to signify denial or disbelief or bemusement

    Examples

    • « I could tell from their headshakes that they didn't believe me »

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