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Bring the palm of left hand over mouth.


Synonyms: astound, awe, surprise

Notes

Tomkins says that many Indians also raise their right hand.

Clark says to draw the body backwards after bringing left palm over mouth. The manner and expression denote the degree of surprise.

Both Tomkins and Clark note that this gesture is also used to denote great surprise, mingled with great pleasure or intense disappointment.