Meaning of the word "jazz hands" in English

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jazz hands

US /ˈdʒæz ˌhændz/
UK /ˈdʒæz ˌhændz/
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Noun

1.

a gesture in which a person waves their hands in front of them, typically with palms facing forward and fingers splayed, often used to express enthusiasm or to add a flourish to a performance

Example:
The performer ended the song with a flourish of jazz hands.
She gave a little bow and some enthusiastic jazz hands after her presentation.
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