glad hand: Meaning and Definition of

glad' hand"

1. a hearty welcome or enthusiastic reception, esp. one that is effusive or hypocritical: Visiting dignitaries were being given the glad hand.

glad-hand

1. to greet warmly.
2. to greet in an insincerely effusive manner.

1. to greet others with enthusiasm, esp. feigned enthusiasm: The candidate spent weeks glad-handing around the state.