beau geste

beau geste

noun \bō-ˈzhest\

plural beaux gestes or beau gestes\bō-ˈzhest\

Definition of BEAU GESTE

1

: a graceful or magnanimous gesture

2

: an ingratiating conciliatory gesture

Origin of BEAU GESTE

French, literally, beautiful gesture

First Known Use: 1900

Rhymes with BEAU GESTE

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