hand around
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To distribute something by having one person hand it to another so it spreads through the group.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hand around” mean?
To distribute something by having one person hand it to another so it spreads through the group.
Is “hand around” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.