when two people take their right hands (or left if they so wish) and act as if they are giving each other a high five. however, instead of a high five, they wrap their thumbs around each other's hands and wave side to side.
Me: I totally taught Mr. Shepherd the Handhug!
Kaylin: That's great!
KK was amused when she found out how to handhug. Now she, Kaylin, and Madi teach everyone they meet.
Kaylin: That's great!
KK was amused when she found out how to handhug. Now she, Kaylin, and Madi teach everyone they meet.
by MadiPod June 29, 2007
Get the handhug mug.An extremely awkward scenario that occurs when one person goes for the fist bump and the other for a more formal handshake, resulting in one person holding and fondling another's fist.
by Eglerian April 5, 2015
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Similar to a high five, except for as soon as your palms touch, you each wrap your thumb around the other's hand.
by Maggalaggadingdong June 1, 2006
Get the hand hug mug.A Hand Hug is a unique expression of love. It's different from a regular hug because it just involves using your hand. You can give a Hand Hug to your friends, co-workers, peers, or anyone who has a hand. Hand Hugs cheer up people's days and allow you to connect with them.
by Hand Hug June 10, 2007
Get the Hand Hug mug.Lebron James and Jay- Z are handsugly
by KikDaSneak September 24, 2018
Get the Handsugly mug.The act of wrapping your thumb around someone's hand, while they wrap their thumb around the other side of your hand. Popularized mainly by middle-school students, Bruce Jenner and Scott Disick are also fans of the Hand Hug.
by LuLuBee November 8, 2010
Get the Hand Hug mug.One who gives hand-hugs to every single guy she comes in contact with because it makes her feel better about herself. And she usually will take a picture of it and put it on some form of social media so she can share her hoe-ness.
Lucy: "Give me a hand-hug John!" *Pulls phone camera out*
John: Ok fine. (Feels special with Lucy)
Lucy: "Thanks John!" *Posts on snapchat story*
Lucy: "Hey Alex, give me a hand hug!"
John: "What a HAND-HUG HOE!"
John: Ok fine. (Feels special with Lucy)
Lucy: "Thanks John!" *Posts on snapchat story*
Lucy: "Hey Alex, give me a hand hug!"
John: "What a HAND-HUG HOE!"
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