quiet coyote

(informal) To make or flash the quiet coyote hand gesture to request silence.

(informal) To fall silent, adopt the pose, or comply with the quiet coyote gesture.

(informal) A hand gesture used in classrooms to get students' attention, where a person forms a coyote with their hand by placing their thumb and two middle fingers together, while raising their pointer and little fingers like ears; a non-verbal signal for students to stop talking, close their mouths, and listen to the teacher.