Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

jazz hands

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.25 in modern English

Syllables
jaz-z hands
IPA
38
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A dance move in which the performer's hands are extended with palms toward the audience and fingers splayed.

noun

A gesture in which the hands, which are extended with palms facing forwards and fingers splayed, are rotated quickly.

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What does jazz hands mean?
A dance move in which the performer's hands are extended with palms toward the audience and fingers splayed.

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