Kamay

gesture; motion; expressive movementnoun

Alternative meanings

A movement of the hands, face, or body that expresses an idea, emotion, or intention. It can be a greeting gesture, approval, annoyance, affection, or a signal.

Pronunciation

kah-MY

Root and affixes

Kamay can mean gesture. Nikamay means gestured. It is also related to paglihok, movement, and timailhan or senyas when the gesture works as a sign or signal.

Variants or conjugations

motion; sign; signal; gestured; movement

Related words and expressions

hand; face; body; movement; sign; feeling; communication

Meaning and usage notes

Use kamay for gesture as a body motion. If the meaning is sign or signal, timailhan or senyas may be clearer. Kamay can have other meanings depending on accent and context.