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Definition of give a hand
give a hand
verb - transitive
- to applaud.
- See more words with the same meaning: a clap.
Last edited on Sep 09 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 09 2009.
- to assist.
Citation from "Episode 3", Misfits (TV), Season 1 Episode 3 (2009) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.- See more words with the same meaning: to help.
Last edited on Nov 19 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 09 2009.
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Other terms relating to 'a clap': | |
| Definitions include: a quiet clap, originating at golf competitions, whereby one pats the base of one palm lightly with the fingers of the other hand. Used because it is quieter than "normal" claps. | |
| Definitions include: to applaud. | |
Other terms relating to 'to help': | |
| Definitions include: to do a solid (a favor). | |
| Definitions include: to contribute to a group cause. | |
| Definitions include: to suffer a task or experience in order to shield other members of some group from the displeasure; "take one for the team". | |
| Definitions include: to leave. | |
| Definitions include: to get someone out of jail by posting bail. | |
| Definitions include: to look out for one's interests or well-being. | |
| Definitions include: to work to help a person, cause, etc. | |
| Definitions include: to help a person in a small way. | |
| Definitions include: a person who provides illegal drugs. | |
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Other terms relating to 'a': | |
| Definitions include: amphetamine. | |
| Definitions include: the best. | |
| Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting. | |
| Definitions include: excessive. | |
| Definitions include: sexual activity. | |
| Definitions include: In the West/Central Canadian accent, "about" is pronounced somewhere between "aboot" and "a boat". | |
| Definitions include: a little crazy | |
| Definitions include: an unspecified small number. | |
| Definitions include: to play around. | |
| Definitions include: very common. | |
| Definitions include: a mythical creature who is extremely happy or fortunate. | |
| Definitions include: a non-specified price. | |
| Definitions include: a non-specified price. | |
| Definitions include: to collide with a tree. | |
| Definitions include: an ugly face. | |
Other terms relating to 'give': | |
| Definitions include: meaning caring about everything. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "don't give a fuck." | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "do I look like I give a shit." | |
| Definitions include: to give up or to show weakness. | |
| Definitions include: to care. | |
| Definitions include: to give bad advice. | |
| Definitions include: to care. | |
| Definitions include: to care. | |
| Definitions include: "give a fuck". | |
| Definitions include: to care. | |
| Definitions include: to care. | |
| Definitions include: to care. | |
| Definitions include: to beat up. | |
| Definitions include: to care a tiny amount, always used in the negative | |
| Definitions include: compromise. | |
Other terms relating to 'hand': | |
| Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting. | |
| Definitions include: to do something bad to someone that takes care of one. | |
| Definitions include: to be severely defeated. | |
| Definitions include: to have in one's possession. | |
| Definitions include: get caught doing something one shouldn't | |
| Definitions include: to fist fight someone. | |
| Definitions include: a powerful handgun. | |
| Definitions include: American football. | |
| Definitions include: closely, as in a close friendship or a close working relationship. | |
| Definitions include: to give a person credit for an achievement. | |
| Definitions include: See handjob. | |
| Definitions include: items - usually clothing - worn by an older relative (especially sibling) and then "handed down" | |
| Definitions include: in great amounts. | |
| Definitions include: used when comparing things and something is the clear-cut winner. | |
| Definitions include: prone to inappropriate touching with one's hands. | |
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