"handsiness" meaning in All languages combined

See handsiness on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From handsy + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|handsy|ness}} handsy + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} handsiness (uncountable)
  1. (informal, uncommon) The act or state of being handsy; inappropriate touching. Tags: informal, uncommon, uncountable
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