Skip to main content

glachan

A name meaning power as well as stability. Of a Haitian origin, Glachan is also known as being loyal to those he loves but cold to those he does. Very logical way of thinking. Woman find Glachan assertive yet calming
My friend Glachan is very cool
by GameLyfe November 22, 2021
mugGet the glachan mug.

smiley gladhands

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.
"That used car salesman is being very smiley gladhands."

"I don't want to play smiley gladhands and hang out with your coworkers."
by ==jjjj=D~ August 28, 2009
mugGet the smiley gladhands mug.

gladhand

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 casino owner went around gladhanding the high rollers, hoping they would feel comfortable enough to drop a few hundred thousand.
by scoter August 23, 2012
mugGet the gladhand mug.

Dummy Gladhands

of course steve broke the chair, he's a total dummy gladhands
by cptftcock April 1, 2011
mugGet the Dummy Gladhands mug.

gladhand

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
mugGet the gladhand mug.

galachant

Angela’s room was galachant , she hadn’t cleaned it in weeks.
by theyungman December 20, 2020
mugGet the galachant mug.

gladhand

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.
Dole gladhanded his way to the podium but lost all his cred when he fell off the stage.
by El Harlo March 28, 2008
mugGet the gladhand mug.

Share this definition

Sign in to vote

We'll email you a link to sign in instantly.

Or

Check your email

We sent a link to

Open your email