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Making a ‘tut’ noise and raising one’s chin means no.
Touching all four fingers to one’s thumb and moving the hand up and down means something is delicious, good or good looking (usually accompanied by a ‘umum’ sound).
People beckon one another by extending their arm palm down and making a scratching motion with their fingers toward themselves.
Rubbing two index fingers together usually means that the people the person is talking about are together/dating.
Holding your hand next to your head as if you are holding a ball and then turning it side to side means that someone is crazy.
Putting your hand to your heart can mean my friend, thank you, nice to meet you, peace be with you, etc.

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