handwavy en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈhændˌweɪvi/
Meanings
- (informal, of a demonstration, qualifier:proof; or explanation; proof; or explanation) Missing important details or logical steps, perhaps instead appealing to laymen, common sense, tradition, intuition, or examples.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more handwavy | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| hand-wavy | alternative | lexicographic | |
| most handwavy | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Relateds
hand waving · handwaver · handwaving · wave away · handwave · wave of the hand · handwavium