Handsy

Pronunciation: /ˈhændzi/

Definitions of handsy

adjective tending to touch or handle others in a familiar or inappropriate way

Example Sentences

A1 He is very handsy with his friends, always giving hugs and high fives.

A2 The new employee was uncomfortable with her boss's handsy behavior, constantly touching her shoulder and back.

B1 The handsy man at the bar kept trying to touch the woman next to him, despite her clear discomfort.

B2 The actor was accused of being handsy on set, leading to complaints from several female co-stars.

C1 The politician's reputation was tarnished when multiple women came forward with allegations of his handsy behavior.

C2 The CEO's handsy actions towards his employees resulted in a lawsuit and his eventual resignation.

Examples of handsy in a Sentence

formal The employee was reprimanded for being too handsy with their colleagues.

informal I don't like it when people get handsy with me at parties.

slang He's always so handsy when he's had a few drinks.

figurative The company's new marketing campaign was criticized for being too handsy with its messaging.

Grammatical Forms of handsy

• past tense: handsied
• plural: handsies
• comparative: handsier
• superlative: handsiest
• present tense: handsy
• future tense: will be handsy
• perfect tense: have been handsy
• continuous tense: is being handsy
• singular: handsy
• positive degree: handsy
• infinitive: to handsy
• gerund: handsying
• participle: handsied

Origin and Evolution of handsy

First Known Use: 1929 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'handsy' is believed to have originated from the English language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is overly touchy or forward in a physical manner, the term 'handsy' has evolved to also encompass someone who is overly aggressive or assertive in their actions or behavior.