"waving off" is a correct and usable term in written English.
It is used when someone is trying to get rid of someone or something. For example, "She waved off the taxi, deciding to take the bus instead."
That's like Rajon Rondo waving off Kobe for a jumper.
Waving off warnings, she swung open my closet.
"No, no," the commander said, calming himself and waving off the guard.
Ron is there with his wife, Hermione, waving off their daughter, Rose.
They are also waving off Fannie Mae from selling any of the foreclosed homes whose loans they sold to Fannie.
One of the opposite side's blacks raises his arm in what may be greeting, or waving off a bee.
"I'll be O.K". he said, waving off an offer of Valium.
"The grease you need for flavor," he said, waving off questions of health.
The Celtics, who pride themselves on strong team chemistry, are waving off any concerns about Marbury.
Even Christl isn't waving off the status quo entirely: Data Dealer can be played on Facebook.
"You might say it's another piece of American border history," Mr. Valdez said, waving off further details.
