gesture
noun
°A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.
"The middle finger gesture is really a nonverbal swear."
°An act or a remark made as a formality or as a sign of attitude.
"We took flowers as a gesture of sympathy."
verb
°To make a gesture or gestures.
"My dad said to never gesture with my hands when I talk."
°To express something by a gesture or gestures.
"Never gesture at someone with a middle finger."
synonyms: gesticulate