air quote
An 'air quote' is a hand gesture that mimics quotation marks, often used to convey irony, sarcasm, or skepticism about the words being spoken.
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Definition
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(informal, nonverbal)A hand gesture where both hands are raised, and the index and middle fingers are curled to mimic quotation marks, indicating that the enclosed word or phrase is being used ironically or sarcastically.
Example
- She used air quotes when she said they were having a 'serious' discussion.
- His air quotes around 'working late' made it clear he didn't believe the excuse.
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