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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.
handhug by MadiPod June 29, 2007
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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.
"Dude did you just handhuged me?"

"Nohomo"
Handhug by Eglerian April 5, 2015

hand hug 

Similar to a high five, except for as soon as your palms touch, you each wrap your thumb around the other's hand.
That comeback was so awesome, I had to give him a hand hug.

Hand Hug 

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.
You look like your having a bad day, here's a Hand Hug!
Hand Hug by Hand Hug June 10, 2007

Handsugly 

Someone that isn’t good looking. However they still get all the ladies.
Lebron James and Jay- Z are handsugly
Handsugly by KikDaSneak September 24, 2018

Hand Hug 

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.
Tania: "Leo, Hand Hug!"
Leo: "This is adorable!"
Hand Hug by LuLuBee November 8, 2010

Hand-Hug Hoe 

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!"
Hand-Hug Hoe by goldrolex_bitch April 25, 2015