gladhand

verb

Meaning

To be overly friendly with (a stranger) in order to gain an advantage.
To extend a glad hand (to someone); to welcome warmly.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

hansel(English)hand deliver(English)raise a hand(English)strongarm(English)know like the palm of one's hand(English)high-five(English)hand-carry(English)shmooze(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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