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smiley gladhands 

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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

glanshandler

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An overzealous masturbator who takes any opportunity to grab himself, even in public.
That compulsive glanshandler should have a disorder named after him.
glanshandler by Dr Bunnygirl April 19, 2018

gladhand 

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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

Dummy Gladhands 

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

gladhand 

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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 

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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
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TikTok Farlands

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mormon assault vehicle

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Shakira Law 

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A version of "Sharia Law" that Reform Ltd supporters tend to refer to, often by mistake.
Richard Tice of Reform now lives in Dubai, under Shakira Law, although telling Brits that we should worry about it
Shakira Law by Reformltd February 16, 2025
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Overstand 

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To understand a topic or statement to the highest extent.
Leroy, after being told the tenth time by his sister, did overstand her idea of robbing the 7-11.
Overstand by Elf Eater March 23, 2003
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minimap 

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A map that mostly tells you where everything is
Friend 1: Follow me there is a player nearby
Friend 2: How do you know?
Friend 1: Minimap
minimap by LeWord January 13, 2015
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Pink Cloud

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12 step recovery jargon referring to someone new who talks about how great life is, now that they're sober. Usually meaning that the person is out of touch with reality.
The new guy seems pretty happy for a dude who has no job, no money and no family. He must be on a pink cloud.
Pink Cloud by toniwithaneye November 24, 2006
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