n
(idiomatic, figuratively, by extension) A display of disrespect or scorn.
adj
Synonym of betrousered
v
To touch elbows with another person as a greeting, as a substitute for shaking hands, for instance during a pandemic.
n
(originally) Elaborate handshake, especially hooking thumbs.
n
A hand gesture consisting of a raised index and middle fingers, a peace sign.
n
The touching of elbows between two people, sometimes as an alternative to a handshake or fist bump when attempting to avoid the spread of germs.
n
A gesture of bringing one or both palms to the face, with various interpretations.
v
(informal, idiomatic) A request to receive a high five.
v
Of dogs, to present one's paw for a handshake with a human.
v
To slap someone's hand in greeting or celebration.
v
(literally) Of two people, to hold hands.
n
A gesture in which a person forms a heart shape using their fingers.
adv
(idiomatic) In very close cooperation.
adv
Holding or clasping hands.
n
Alternative form of handshaker [One who gives a handshake.]
n
The repeated clasping or squeezing of the hands as a symptom of distress.
v
to kiss another person's hand
n
Alternative form of handshaker [One who gives a handshake.]
n
The ceremony in which people handfast.
v
(transitive) to place one's hand over someone's mouth
n
The mark of a hand; a handprint.
n
(chiefly US, Canada, college, school, amateur sports) A show of unity and usually optimism at the end of an informal huddle of players whereby the players simultaneously extend a hand horizontally towards the center of the circle and then raise their hands in the air with a short team chant.
n
The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.
n
One who gives a handshake.
n
A greeting by clasping hands.
n
(literally) The wave of a hand.
n
The shaka, a gesture made with a fist with the thumb and little finger extended
n
(informal) Alternative form of high five [A gesture of celebration or victory in which two people slap their hands together at shoulder height or higher.]
n
Alternative spelling of high-five
n
A gesture of celebration or victory in which two people slap their hands together at shoulder height or higher.
v
(intransitive) Of two or more people, to clasp each other's hands.
n
A hand awkwardly hovering over a companion's body during a group photograph, often seen as indicating a lack of confidence or a fear of being accused of sexual misconduct.
adj
(UK) Having a good chance; likely to succeed.
n
the act of kissing hands is a British term to describe the assumption of a high post in government
n
A gesture of celebration or victory in which two people slap their hands together at waist level
n
(by extension, slang) Hand.
n
A greeting gesture in which the thumb and little finger are extended while curling the three middle fingers in a semi-fist. Used to express a variety of positive meanings including "all right", "hello" and "goodbye".
v
To grasp another person's hands as an expression of greeting, farewell, agreement, etc.
n
(sports) A form of grip in table tennis in which the hand is in a position similar to that when shaking hands
adj
(idiomatic, colloquial) Very easy.
v
(colloquial) To high five.
v
To slap someone's hand in greeting or celebration.
v
(rock paper scissors) To play the Vulcan salute hand.
v
(colloquial, US, African-American Vernacular, chiefly sarcastic) Used to dismiss another person's argument by indicating that one is not prepared to hear or read anything further from that person. It is often used while simultaneously holding up the hand with the palm facing the speaker.
n
A gesture signifying disapproval; a thumb pointing down out of a fist.
n
V sign (gesture of contempt)
n
Alternative form of V sign [A sign of victory or peace made by raising the index and middle fingers with the palm outwards.]
n
The act of greeting by touching the insoles of the feet together, to avoid spreading coronavirus by a handshake.
n
(obsolete, UK, dialect) Two hands cupped together.
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