No. 11,644 in Russian
жести
"Жести" is the plural form of "жесть," meaning "tin" or "sheet metal" and informally can refer to extreme or shocking situations ("crazy stuff").
In a sentence
Её жести руками перед зеркалом были очень артистичны.
Her gestures with her hands in front of the mirror were very artistic.
Here, "жести" is used in a plural form derived from the word "жест" (gesture) to refer to movements made with hands for expressive purposes.
Твои жести в разговоре показались мне странными.
Your gestures during the conversation seemed strange to me.
In this sentence, "жести" again refers to hand or body movements but highlights their perceived incongruity in a social interaction.
На языке жестов жести имеют определённое значение.
In sign language, gestures have specific meanings.
Here, "жести" refers to the elements of sign language, emphasizing their role as a form of communication.
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