Using or putting on the "velvet glove" suggests the use of gentle but effective persuasion. The glove is the depiction of the proverbial hand that indicates manipulation or active influence to a desired outcome; it being made of velvet encourages the perception of subtlety and deftness of such influence.
The full definition is opposed to the threatening coercion connotated by the opposite but more well known term "iron fist".
The full definition is opposed to the threatening coercion connotated by the opposite but more well known term "iron fist".
Hitler ran the Nazi machine with an iron fist, whereas leaders of today, in the interest of the press, handle almost all public matters with the velvet glove.
by gregsan January 6, 2009
by sanchez jr. July 6, 2003
When a guy has his penis in a womans ass, sticks his hand up her vagina, and masturbates himself through the membrane between the two cavities.
Opposite to Rubber Glove.
Opposite to Rubber Glove.
by moobags February 5, 2010
by Helgate July 12, 2004
colloq. used for obvious misinterpretations or mishearings of lyrics in songs.
orig: Related to the song "Time Warp".
orig: Related to the song "Time Warp".
VELVET GLOVE-ISM #1
"...And a <b>velvet glove</b>, will really drive you insane..." - Time Warp (*pelvic thrust*)
VELVET GLOVE-ISM #2
"Come On <b>Irene</b>" - Come on *Eileen*: Dexy's Midnight Runners.
VELVET GLOVE-ISM #3
"Reach out and touch <b>face</b> - Personal Jesus: Depeche Mode (*faith*)
"...And a <b>velvet glove</b>, will really drive you insane..." - Time Warp (*pelvic thrust*)
VELVET GLOVE-ISM #2
"Come On <b>Irene</b>" - Come on *Eileen*: Dexy's Midnight Runners.
VELVET GLOVE-ISM #3
"Reach out and touch <b>face</b> - Personal Jesus: Depeche Mode (*faith*)
by Elbe January 19, 2009