finger wave

n. The signal given by drivers in the South acknowledging their friendship or acquaintanceship with an approaching driver. It consists of lifting the pointer finger of the hand that is sitting at eleven, twelve or one o'clock without removing the hand from the wheel.

Driving down Highway 27 last night, I saw my momma heading in the opposite direction. I returned her finger wave as she passed and continued on home.

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