Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

run hands

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.99 in modern English

Syllables
run hands
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To start a physical altercation; to fight physically, as opposed to fighting verbally (i.e. arguing).

Slang

verb

past participle of run hands

Example Sentences

Etymology

Perhaps a blend of run one's mouth + throw hands.

Usage

Inflected Forms

runs hands (present, singular) running hands (participle, present) ran hands (past)

Synonyms

scrap

Questions

What does run hands mean?
To start a physical altercation; to fight physically, as opposed to fighting verbally (i.e. arguing).
Where does run hands come from?
Perhaps a blend of run one's mouth + throw hands.

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