Gesture akin to "How embarrassing!" |
Universal |
21 May 2023 |
[D'oh!] |
New York Times |
28 Mar 2023 |
*Nonverbal alternative to “How embarrassing!” |
Wall Street Journal |
23 Aug 2021 |
(I can't believe I did that!) |
Universal |
09 Aug 2021 |
Unspoken expression of exasperation |
Newsday |
23 Jul 2021 |
[I'm such an idiot!] |
New York Times |
27 Feb 2021 |
[Doh!] |
The New Yorker |
18 May 2020 |
Nonverbal groan |
Universal |
16 Mar 2019 |
Nonverbal groan |
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[I can't believe that just happened!] |
New York Times |
03 Feb 2017 |
[I can't believe that just happened!] |
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See 27-Across |
New York Times |
07 Apr 2016 |
Alternative to a head slap |
New York Times |
23 Jan 2015 |
Alternative to a head slap |
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Nonverbal equivalent of "You have got to be kidding me!" |
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Gesture of embarrassed disappointment |
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Act of exasperation, in modern-day slang |
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