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.

gladhand by scoter August 23, 2012

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.

gladhand by brossow March 18, 2010

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.

gladhand by El Harlo March 28, 2008

gladhand 

1. The part of an air brake system used to hook the truck to the trailer.

2. The hand a wanker uses.

Trucker Bob connected the gladhands to the trailer, then used his gladhand to yank his crank.

gladhand by josjr July 30, 2007

Gladhand 

To welcome someone warmly with significant physical contact like a double handshake or a hug.

This is a great church if you like to be gladhanded by strangers.

Gladhand by Bizzill Hizzause March 29, 2021

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."

smiley gladhands by ==jjjj=D~ August 28, 2009

glandhandler

someone (usually female) who is widely experienced in the anatomy of the male member

"that Sharon is a right glandhandler; the filthy old rotter"

glandhandler by SPACENEWT October 30, 2008