Definition of gesticulate

< gestic

gesticulation >

ges·tic·u·late    (j-stky-lt) KEY 

VERB:
ges·tic·u·lat·ed, ges·tic·u·lat·ing, ges·tic·u·lates
VERB:
intr.

To make gestures especially while speaking, as for emphasis.

VERB:
tr.

To say or express by gestures.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Latin gesticulr, gesticult-, from gesticulus, gesticulation, diminutive of gestus, gesture, bearing ; see gesture

OTHER FORMS:
ges·ticu·lative(Adjective), ges·ticu·lator(Noun), ges·ticu·la·tory  (-l-tôr, -tr) KEY (Adjective)