quiet coyote
A hand gesture used in classrooms to get students' attention, where a person forms a…A hand gesture used in classrooms to get students' attention, where a person forms a coyote with their hand by placing their thumb and two middle fingers together, while raising their pointer and little fingers like ears; a non-verbal signal for students to stop talking, close their mouths, and listen to the teacher.
Meaning
1 senses(informal)A hand gesture used in classrooms to get students' attention, where a person forms a coyote with their hand by placing their thumb and two middle fingers together, while raising their pointer and little fingers like ears; a non-verbal signal for students to stop talking, close their mouths, and listen to the teacher.
Forms
plural: quiet coyotes| Singular | quiet coyote |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsSee also
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