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handsiest

handsiest is the superlative form of handsy.

Meaning of handsy

Adjective

handsy (comparative handsier, superlative handsiest)

  1. (informal) Prone to touching other people with one's hands, especially in an inappropriate or sexual manner.
    • 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!2005 March 1, “My Best Laid Plans”, in Scrubs, season 4, episode 19, spoken by J.D. and Molly Clock (Zach Braff and Heather Graham)
  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.1991 May 26, Jaime Diaz, “Pavin Is Making a Strong Bid to Join Game's Elite”, in The New York Times

Questions about handsiest

What is handsiest the superlative form of?
Handsiest is the superlative form of handsy.

Words near handsiest in the dictionary

  1. handshoe
  2. handshoes
  3. handshook
  4. handsier
  5. handsies
  6. handsiest
  7. handsignalman
  8. handsignalmen
  9. handsiness
  10. handsling
  11. handslings

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