Che vuoi?
Che vuoi?, alternatively described as ma che vuoi?, ma che dici?/'ma che stai dicendo?, or simply che?', is one of the best known hand gestures of Italy. In English, it is sometimes referred to as "pinched fingers" or "finger purse". It is meant to express disbelief at what the other person is saying or doing, and/or to ridicule their opinions.
Gesture
This gesture is produced where the tips of all the fingers of one hand are brought together to form an "upward pointing cone", with the hand then being moved up and down either from the wrist or forearm. The hand can be motionless while performing this hand gesture, or can also be shaken up and down, if the person wants to express impatience.Usage
While it is particularly common in Southern Italy, it is a gesture that is widely used across the country. The frequency and speed of vertical motion indicates the level of frustration of the speaker.The gesture is also widely used in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and other Latin American countries with large Italian diasporas, with similar connotations.