Handshaker

/ˈhændʃeɪkər/ noun

Definition

A person who shakes hands frequently or enthusiastically, often used to describe politicians or business people who engage in greeting handshakes as part of their role.

Etymology

Agent noun formed from 'handshake' with suffix '-er', indicating one who performs handshakes.

Kelly Says

The rise of the 'handshaker' as a political stereotype shows how the handshake itself became coded as authentic connection—yet studies show firm handshakes are no more honest than weak ones.

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