head shaking1
/ˈhɛd ˌʃeɪkɪŋ/noun
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.
3 Zoology. 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.
head-shaking2
/ˈhɛdˌʃeɪkɪŋ/adjective
Engaged in shaking one's head, especially to express disapproval, disagreement, sorrow, etc.; (hence) having a negative or disapproving attitude.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas May (d. 1650), writer and historian. From head + shaking.
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