HEADSHAKE

headshake, headshaking

(noun) the act of turning your head left and right to signify denial or disbelief or bemusement; “I could tell from their headshakes that they didn’t believe me”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

headshake (plural headshakes)

A shake of the head.

Source: Wiktionary


Head`shake`, n.

Definition: A significant shake of the head, commonly as a signal of denial. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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