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to run hands
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to engage in a physical fight
Slang
What does "to run hands" mean in street slang?
The structure combines "run" (to execute or engage in) with "hands" (slang for punches or fistfighting), forming a verb phrase similar to "run the fade" but more directly focused on the act of punching. It is used to describe engaging in a physical fight, typically one on one and without weapons, where both participants use their fists. People typically say "let's run hands" when challenging someone to settle a dispute through fighting, or "they ran hands" after a brawl concludes.
Examples
He ran hands after being insulted at the party.
