枴手

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Chinese

cane hand; convenient; ‑er
simp. and trad.
(枴手)
alternative forms 獪手狯手

Pronunciation

Noun

枴手

  1. (Zhangzhou Hokkien) to force someone's hand behind their back and bending it to make it painful and uncomfortable
  2. (Zhangzhou Hokkien) to be unable to make a good effort with one's hand due to it not working well

Synonyms

  • (to force someone's hand): (Hokkien) 拗手