handsy
Too freely touching
Handsy describes someone who touches others too freely, especially in ways that feel intrusive or sexually forward: He gets handsy after a few drinks.
The word implies unwanted physical contact—hands that won't stay to themselves.
It's mildly critical, suggesting the behavior is inappropriate but stopping short of assault.
grope
Feel about blindly
- fondleTouch lovingly
- grabbyEager to seize
- touchy-feelyEmphasizing emotions and contact
pawing · uninvited · unwanted · intrusive · creepy · sleazy · lecherous · forward · presumptuous · boundary
touchy
Easily upset or offended
huggy · snuggly · physical · demonstrative · affectionate · PDA · contact · embrace · caress · hold
handsyhands-off
Not directly involved
standoffish · distant · reserved · aloof · respectful
handsyrestrained
Held under control
self-controlled · controlled · disciplined · inhibited · buttoned-up
handsyappropriate
Suited to circumstance
proper · gentlemanly · ladylike · decorous · well-mannered
- shake handsMutual palm-grip greeting
- wash your handsRemove germs with soap
- right handDominant side for most
- holding handsGripping another's palm
- hold handsGrasp another's fingers
- hands upSurrender gesture demand
hand, handle, handy, hands, handful, handwriting, handled, handling, handbook