adj
handsy
HAN-zee
adj
1
Inclined to touch other people inappropriately or without invitation.
"She complained that her coworker had gotten handsy at the party."
How to Use Handsy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTouching people in a way that is unwelcome or inappropriate, often sexually.
When to use it
Informal; commonly used to describe unwanted physical contact.
Common pairings
getting handsy
a handsy stranger
Word Forms
handsier comparative, handsiest superlative
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Etymology
From "hand" + "-y," describing someone overly quick with their hands.