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abwinken.

to express disinterest, to wave off (declining an offer, dismissing a question, etc.)

8 characters3 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

verb[ˈapˌvɪŋkən]
  1. to express disinterest, to wave off (declining an offer, dismissing a question, etc.)

    intransitive · mixed · weak
  2. to wave off (e.g., a goal)

    mixed · transitive · weak
  3. to wave off a race

    mixed · transitive · weak
Where this word comes from

From ab- + winken, based on the wave of the hand as a gesture of refusal. Compare English wave off.

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