ˌglad-ˈhand verb [intransitive and transitive]
to talk to or welcome people in a very friendly way, especially when this is not sincere:
He moved among the guests, glad-handing well-wishers.

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glad hand
to give someone a friendly handshake, to give a warm greeting to someone
The politician spent all day glad handing the crowd at the shopping center.

The politician likes to glad hand people at the shopping center.

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glad hand
n., informal A friendly handshake; a warm greeting.
Father went to the front door to give Uncle Fred the glad hand when he arrived.
The politician went down the street on election day giving everyone the glad hand.

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glad hand someone
to give someone a friendly handshake, to give a warm greeting to someone
The politician spent all day glad handing the crowd at the shopping center.

The politician likes to glad hand people at the shopping center.

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