Definition of handcuff

handcuff

verb

• To tell on someone. To rat out, usually to the police.

  How you gonna go handcuffin' me like this?

  Last edited on May 16 2011. Submitted by jett on Sep 05 2002.

verb - transitive

• to control one's girlfriend's / boyfriend's social life by not permitting them to associate with others, due to jealousy issues.

  Quit tryina handcuff that chick. She gonna do what she want to do regardless.

  Last edited on May 02 2013. Submitted by M. Dollaz from Palatka, FL, USA on Sep 19 2011.

• To keep for one's self

  Last edited on Sep 19 2011. Submitted by M. Dollaz from Palatka, FL, USA on Sep 19 2011.

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Irish handcuffs	Definitions include: two drinks: one for each hand.

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