throw hands

The phrase "throw hands" is a modern slang expression used to describe engaging in a physical fight, particularly with fists.

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Definition

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(informal, slang)To engage in a physical fight using fists.

Example

When tensions rose, they were ready to throw hands.
He warned them not to mess with him, or he might throw hands.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "throw hands":

run hands shake hands join hands put one's hands up throw down throw about extend one's hand deal a hand hands up bare hand throw shapes drop the gloves pump someone's fist throw up one's hands running hand talk to the hand pair of hands raise one's hand put up one's dukes jazz hands throw some shapes throw in all hands with both hands lay hands on throw on free hand clenched fist two left hands hand over lay a glove on hand someone his head put one's hand up hand it to put one's hands on fist pump knuckle up taut hand hand fruit tell it to the hand raised fist hammer fist hand down duke it out sit on one's hands hand over hand take off one's gloves swing for give paw fling out toss around fist bump monkey glove