shake head

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Definition of shake head in English English dictionary

shake one's head
To move one's head from side to side, in a repeated swiveling motion from the neck, to indicate disagreement, negation, disbelief, or dismay

Mr. Brandon shook his head in despair at the unbusinesslike methods of his patron.

shake one's head
To move one's head up and down, in a repeated hinge-like motion from the top of the spine, to indicate agreement, affirmation, approval, or simply polite attentiveness

She listened with care, shaking her head in agreement from time to time.

shake one's head
move one's head from side to side
shake head

    Turkish pronunciation

    şeyk hed

    Pronunciation

    /ˈsʜāk ˈhed/ /ˈʃeɪk ˈhɛd/

    Etymology

    [ 'shAk ] (verb.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English sceacan; akin to Old Norse skaka to shake.
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