secret handshake

A "secret handshake" is a unique greeting used to signify membership in a specific group or club.

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Definition

B2Social

(informal)A unique handshake shared by members of a group to recognize each other.

Example

  • They greeted each other with a secret handshake, signaling their membership in the club.

B2Symbolic

(figurative)A gesture or ritual used to signify membership in a particular organization.

Example

  • The secret handshake was their way of acknowledging each other's loyalty.

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