half-hearted wave
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A gesture of greeting or farewell made without energy.
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- He gave me a half-hearted wave from across the street.
- She dismissed him with a half-hearted wave of her hand.
- I could only manage a half-hearted wave as the train pulled away.
- The receptionist greeted us with a half-hearted wave before returning to her phone.
- Tom offered a half-hearted wave to his neighbors as he hurried past.
- Her half-hearted wave suggested she wasn't really interested in talking.
- The celebrity gave the crowd a half-hearted wave before ducking into the car.
- After their argument, he responded to her greeting with just a half-hearted wave.
- The tired security guard acknowledged us with a half-hearted wave.
- She gave him a half-hearted wave goodbye, clearly distracted by her thoughts.