"Roman hands and Russian fingers" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Jocular modification of roaming hands and rushing fingers. Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} Roman hands and Russian fingers pl (plural only)
  1. (humorous or euphemistic) A tendency towards unwanted sexual touching. Tags: euphemistic, humorous, plural, plural-only
    Sense id: en-Roman_hands_and_Russian_fingers-en-noun-d6qya9rL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English euphemisms, English pluralia tantum

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