obscene gesture

Frequency: 6.54.5 per million words

a gesture that is offensive in a sexual way

gestureADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

obscene

Examples (10)

  • The angry driver made an obscene gesture at the other car.
  • He was fined for making an obscene gesture towards the referee.
  • She was shocked when the man on the street directed an obscene gesture at her.
  • In some countries, making an obscene gesture in public is a punishable offense.
  • He was so furious that he could only respond with an obscene gesture.
  • The security camera captured the suspect making an obscene gesture before fleeing.
  • The teacher was appalled that a student would make such an obscene gesture in class.
  • A heated argument escalated and ended with an obscene gesture.
  • He was immediately ejected from the stadium for shouting profanities and making an obscene gesture.
  • The politician's career was damaged after a photo of him making an obscene gesture went viral.