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- verb transitive To
say goodbye to someone with awave (hand gesture)
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- verb dismiss as insignificant
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In North American sports reporting, to deny (as a referee) a claimed score, foul, or other event.
"After initially having the goal waved off, Weight was credited with his seventh of the season following a video review" - Vancouver Sun , 1-10-08
January 11, 2008