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Definition of head shaking in English: head shakingnoun ˈhɛd ˌʃeɪkɪŋ 1The action of shaking or nodding one's head violently, vigorously, or involuntarily, especially as the result of a medical condition. 2The action of shaking one's head slightly from side to side as an expression of disapproval, disagreement, sorrow, etc.; an instance of this. Hence: feeling or reaction of this type; disapproval, negativity, etc. Compare to shake one's head. 3Zoology. With reference to an animal: the ritualized or instinctive action shaking the head, especially as a mutual courtship or greeting display by a pair of birds.
Origin Late 16th century. From head + shaking. Definition of head shaking in US English: head shakingnounˈhɛd ˌʃeɪkɪŋ 1The action of shaking or nodding one's head violently, vigorously, or involuntarily, especially as the result of a medical condition. 2The action of shaking one's head slightly from side to side as an expression of disapproval, disagreement, sorrow, etc.; an instance of this. Hence: feeling or reaction of this type; disapproval, negativity, etc. Compare to shake one's head. 3Zoology. With reference to an animal: the ritualized or instinctive action shaking the head, especially as a mutual courtship or greeting display by a pair of birds.
Origin Late 16th century. From head + shaking. |