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TOO GOOD FOR WORDS
WHEN TWO INDIVIDUALS (USUALLY ATHLETES) SLAP THE PALMS
OF THEIR HANDS TOGETHER, THEY ARE MAKING A GESTURE OF
MUTUAL CONGRATULATION. IF BOTH HANDS OF BOTH PERSONS
ARE SLAPPED THE MEANING IS REINFORCED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Lansing
Subject headings: | 602 Body Parts 686 Seconds / Twice / Two SPEECH -- Congratulations Appreciation |
Date learned: 09-15-1969