Noun
An act of public handshake that seemingly
never ends. It occurs most commonly when two
people in positions of authority both attempt to assert their dominance over the other through the handshaking action.
Historical references: the handshake between French
President Macron and US President Biden. Also, the handshake between French President Macron and former US President Trump.
Verb
To grasp someone’s right
hand in your right hand, hold it tight, and to manhandle or to do as you like with it, in an expression of dominance. Usually accompanied by an additional series of touches performed by the left hand - with the left hand joining the adjoined hands, and/or touching the arm or shoulder of the
person opposite. It is possibly a mating ritual employed as a diplomatic way to assess to sensual finesse, strength and stamina of a potential mate; more research is needed.
Alternative definitions
Someone who gets off on shaking hands.
A
special type of hard on one gets from the act of shaking hands.
-Did you see that macron between them?
-How could I
miss it? They were shaking hands for two hours.
They were macroning so
long I wasn’t sure if they were
gonna fight or …get a room.
