Gesticulates

/dʒɛˈstɪkjuleɪts/ verb

Definition

Makes expressive hand and arm movements while speaking; third person singular present tense of gesticulate.

Etymology

The third person singular form of 'gesticulate', formed by adding the suffix '-s' or '-es'. Maintains the Latin root 'gesticulari'.

Kelly Says

Everyone gesticulates sometimes, but some people do it so naturally that you can practically watch their thoughts form in the air before they speak them!

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