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.