hand-holding

hand-hold·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hand hohl-ding]
- /hænd ˈhoʊl dɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hand hohl-ding]
- /hænd ˈhoʊl dɪŋ/

Definitions of hand-holding word

noun hand-holding the act of holding hands, especially as a sign or token of affection. 1
noun hand-holding constant reassurance and help, especially as an indication of one's interest or confidence: We do a lot of handholding with our clients. 1
noun hand-holding the providing of attentive support or instruction, as to calm or lessen anxiety or fear 0

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Origin of hand-holding

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10; hand + holding

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Parts of speech for Hand-holding

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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hand-holding popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.