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glad hand
noun Informal.
a hearty welcome or enthusiastic reception, especially one that is effusive or hypocritical: Visiting dignitaries were being given the glad hand.
Origin:
1890–95
1890–95
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verb (used with object)
1.
to greet warmly.
2.
to greet in an insincerely effusive manner.
verb (used without object)
3.
to greet others with enthusiasm, especially feigned enthusiasm: The candidate spent weeks glad-handing around the state.
Origin:
1900–05
1900–05
Related forms
glad-hand·er, noun
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