To shake hands with superficial, overzealous sincerity.
The quintessential, and most repugnant, gladhand is done with both hands around the other person's right hand.
The quintessential, and most repugnant, gladhand is done with both hands around the other person's right hand.
The casino owner went around gladhanding the high rollers, hoping they would feel comfortable enough to drop a few hundred thousand.
by scoter April 01, 2012
Gladhands are coupling devices used to connect the service and emergency air lines from a truck or tractor ("semi") to a trailer.
The truck driver connected the air lines to the trailer by pressing the gladhands together and rotating one 90 degrees to secure the connection.
by brossow March 18, 2010
Gladhanding is what a politician or other powerful or famous person does when he shakes the hands of people he would normally avoid like a gay man running from pox-infested pussy.
The term gladhanding implies some lack of sincerity.
The term gladhanding implies some lack of sincerity.
by El Harlo March 28, 2008
by Hoo Lee Gan December 14, 2019
1. The part of an air brake system used to hook the truck to the trailer.
2. The hand a wanker uses.
2. The hand a wanker uses.
by josjr June 28, 2007
by demillepro July 28, 2009
As a noun, this slang term refers to individuals that are quick to offer a disingenuous handshake and smile. Although interest and affection from this person may seem legitimate, the severity of their fakery can range anywhere from half-hearted respect of social customs to malicious attempts at separating an individual or group from their money and dignity.
May also be used as an adjective, referring to the act of engaging in the above behavior.
Popularized in 1996 by Maynard James Keenan as lyrics in the song Ænema, performed by the band Tool.
May also be used as an adjective, referring to the act of engaging in the above behavior.
Popularized in 1996 by Maynard James Keenan as lyrics in the song Ænema, performed by the band Tool.
"That used car salesman is being very smiley gladhands."
"I don't want to play smiley gladhands and hang out with your coworkers."
"I don't want to play smiley gladhands and hang out with your coworkers."
by ==jjjj=D~ August 28, 2009