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gladhanding Synonyms & Antonyms

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Gladhanding as a Verb

1

present participle and gerund of gladhand

2

To be overly friendly with (a stranger) in order to gain an advantage.

3

To extend a glad hand (to someone); to welcome warmly.

Gladhanding as a Noun

1

Alternative form of glad-handing.

2

The act of one who glad-hands.

Word Forms & Grammar

gladhanding

gladhanding (plural gladhandings)

Gladhanding in Brief

Part of speechverb, noun
Meaningpresent participle and gerund of gladhand
Pluralgladhandings