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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ˈglad ˌhand, n. [countable* often: the]- Informal Termsa hearty, sometimes insincere welcome or greeting.
glad--hand, v. - to give a glad hand (to): [~ + object]The candidate was out glad-handing local voters.[no object]out glad-handing and making speeches.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024glad′ hand′, [Informal.]- Informal Termsa hearty welcome or enthusiastic reception, esp. one that is effusive or hypocritical:Visiting dignitaries were being given the glad hand.
glad-hand (glad′hand′),USA pronunciation [Informal.]v.t. - to greet warmly.
- to greet in an insincerely effusive manner.
v.i. - to greet others with enthusiasm, esp. feigned enthusiasm:The candidate spent weeks glad-handing around the state.
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