Meaning of hands-in | Babel Free

Definitions

A show of unity and usually optimism at the end of an informal huddle of players whereby the players simultaneously extend a hand horizontally towards the center of the circle and then raise their hands in the air with a short team chant.

Canada, US

Examples

“Chris rallied the team with a "1, 2, 3, Go Tigers!" hands-in and they went on to win⟳ the match⟳ and the cup.”

“Have⟳ a seat. Great scene. I think⟳ this is going to work⟳ out. Hey, one last⟳ group thing. Everybody back on your feet. Stand⟳ up. Hands in. Come⟳ on. Hands in. (She sticks her hand out and tries to the best of her ability to do a “hands in” with the audience.)”

“I did a hands-in.”

“At two routines til go time, Mandy Lockley assembles us into a circle and we do a hands-in. “Go, Puffins,” we whisper⟳, without exclamation point⟳, without joy”

“Dad gives a little pep talk⟳, then says, “On three … G-Beatz!” We all give⟳ a hands-in and the rest⟳ of the boys shout⟳.”

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