1. Eyes
a. Wink: close and open one eye quickly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or as a signal of affection or greeting
b. Blink: shut and open the eyes quickly
2. Mouth
a. Hum: a low, steady continuous sound like that of a bee
b. Blow: (of a person) expel air through pursed lips
c. Lick: pass the tongue over (something) in order to taste, moisten, or clean it.
d. Swallow: cause or allow (something, especially food or drink) to pass down the throat
3. Hands/ fingers
a. Flick: strike or propel (something) with a sudden quick movement of the fingers
b. Stroke: move one's hand with gentle pressure over (a surface), typically repeatedly; caress
c. Wave: move one's hand to and fro in greeting or as a signal
d. Pat: touch quickly and gently with the flat of the hand
e. Grab: grasp or seize suddenly and roughly
4. Legs
a. Limp: walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot
b. Tap: having or creating a strong rhythmical musical beat
c. Kick: strike or propel forcibly with the foot
d. Paddle: dabble the feet or hands in water.
5. Others
a. Twitch: give or cause to give a short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement
b. Tremble: shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty
c. Shiver: shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited
d. Shudder: (of a person) tremble convulsively, typically as a result of fear or revulsion
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