hand it out

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Meaning · English

To harm or kill (someone).

Register: slang

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 it out” mean?

To harm or kill (someone).

Is “hand it out” formal or informal?

hand it out is generally slang.