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单词 handsy
释义

handsy

[ hand-zee ]
/ ˈhænd zi /

adjective Informal.

tending to touch people with the hands, especially in an inappropriate or sexual way: She saw that he was getting handsy with some of the female guests.
(in golf, baseball, etc.) characterized by excessive hand and wrist movement: a handsy swing.

Origin of handsy

First recorded in 1960–65; either hands + -y1, or hand + -sy

OTHER WORDS FROM handsy

hands·i·ness, noun

Words nearby handsy

handspring, handstand, handstitch, handstroke, hands up, handsy, hand-tailor, hand tight, hand-to-hand, hand-to-mouth, hand tool
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Example sentences from the Web for handsy

  • All demurred—much to the chagrin of Team Jacob fans everywhere—so Stewart showed off her ability to get handsy with herself.

    9 Best Moments at MTV Movie Awards, From Kristen Stewart to Johnny Depp|Shannon Donnelly|June 4, 2012|DAILY BEAST
  • Ladies screamed, and we saw Other Kingdom as one who claps the handsy and heard it as one who roars with laughter in the thunder.

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