Dictionary

Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

quiet coyote en · NOUN

Meanings

(informal) A hand gesture used in classrooms to get students' attention, where a person forms a coyote with their hand by placing their thumb and two middle fingers together, while raising their pointer and little fingers like ears; a non-verbal signal for students to stop talking, close their mouths, and listen to the teacher.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
quiet coyotes	Number=Plur		lexicographic

Synonyms

quiet coyote en · VERB

Meanings

(informal) To make or flash the quiet coyote hand gesture to request silence.
- The teacher quiet coyoted the class.
(informal) To fall silent, adopt the pose, or comply with the quiet coyote gesture.
- The kids quiet coyoted when the bell rang.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
quiet coyotes	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic
quiet coyoting	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
quiet coyoted	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
quiet coyoted	Tense=Past		lexicographic

Relateds

quiet coyote gesture

Synonyms