run hands
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Meaning · English
To start a physical altercation; to fight physically, as opposed to fighting verbally (i.e. arguing).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Can you run them hands like you run that mouth?
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 “run hands” mean?
To start a physical altercation; to fight physically, as opposed to fighting verbally (i.e. arguing).
Is “run hands” formal or informal?
run hands is generally slang.