Drop the hand

v.

Heard in Waterford, Cork and Kilkenny

To acquaint oneself intimately in a manual fashion with the privates of another.

In use

We were sittin' in the cinema on the first date an' she dropped the hand boy - I couldn't believe me luck!

Posh English

We were sitting in the cinema on our first date and she acquainted herself most intimately with my person. I could scarcely believe my good fortune.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Drop da handTo slip one's hand inside a girl's underwear.
  • I'll drop up to youIn Limerick one may "drop up" to visit someone or "drop something up" to them, despite…
  • Drop de paw!To apply manual pressure, especially in an amorous context.
  • I have a hand like a footAn expression indicating one has been dealt an exceptionally poor hand of cards.
  • Turn his handA versatile worker capable of turning his hand to any task.
  • Hand shandyA manual stimulation of the male genitals; a masturbatory act.