Handsy
adj, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
- 1 Prone to touching other people with one's hands, especially in an inappropriate or sexual manner. informal
"J.D. (internal monologue): Okay J.D., you're a little drunk. And you know what happens when you get drunk. You get handsy. Now control yourself. Molly: It's tough making new friends in Milwaukee. J.D. (internal monologue): (feeling up own chest) I said control yourself!"
- 2 Moving the hands and wrists excessively when making a stroke or swing.
"At a wiry 5 feet 9 inches and 140 pounds, with a handsy, almost ungainly swing, Pavin lacked the power and solid technique that have been the foundation of success for most of the game's elite players."
Example
More examples"J.D. (internal monologue): Okay J.D., you're a little drunk. And you know what happens when you get drunk. You get handsy. Now control yourself. Molly: It's tough making new friends in Milwaukee. J.D. (internal monologue): (feeling up own chest) I said control yourself!"
Etymology
From hands + -y.
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