Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - Body Language and Gestures

to laugh loudly and heartily, especially when something is very funny

to twist and rub one's hands together out of distress or worry

to push out one's lips as an expression of displeasure, anger, or sadness

to place one leg over the other, either while sitting or standing

to cover one's face with one's hand, particularly the palm, often as an expression of frustration, embarrassment, or disbelief

to make small, restless movements or gestures due to nervousness or impatience

to twist or squirm violently, from struggle, physical pain, or emotional distress

to make a buzzing or vibrating sound by blowing air through a curled tongue between the lips, often as a sign of playful teasing

to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain

to move in an uncomfortable or restless manner with twisting or contorted motions

to blink quickly in a way that gets someone's attention, often done to show interest or flirt