hander
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Meaning · English
A blow on the hand as punishment.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I got six "handers", and it hurt. It taught me my lesson, and I never slid down the banisters again.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hander” mean?
A blow on the hand as punishment.
Is “hander” formal or informal?
hander is generally dated, slang.