paper hands

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Meaning · English

The fragility or insecurity of an investor—also called weak-handed—who is eager to sell a financial asset upon an early or dubious indication of downturn.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sự mong manh hoặc không chắc chắn của nhà đầu tư

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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 “paper hands” mean?

The fragility or insecurity of an investor—also called weak-handed—who is eager to sell a financial asset upon an early or dubious indication of downturn.

Is “paper hands” formal or informal?

paper hands is generally slang.