Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
obscene gesture
noun
/əbˈsiːn ˈdʒɛstʃər/
Definition
A gesture that is considered offensive, vulgar, or disrespectful, often implying lewd or inappropriate intentions.
Examples
- The obscene gesture made during the argument escalated the conflict.
- He was reprimanded for making an obscene gesture in public.
- In some cultures, what may seem like a harmless gesture can be interpreted as an obscene gesture.
Meaning
The term refers to movements made with the hands or body that convey a meaning that is shocking or indecent based on societal norms.
Synonyms
- offensive gesture
- vulgar gesture
- indecent gesture
