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cousinhandshake

/ˈkʌzən ˈhændʃeɪk/nounVerified New

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Also in: Cousingrußkode (Deutsch) · primoton (Español) · poignécousine (Français)

The elaborate greeting sequence invented in childhood between cousins, performed flawlessly decades later.

Six moves, two sound effects, and a finish nobody remembers designing. The cousinhandshake resurfaces at gatherings with zero rehearsal and perfect sync, to the confusion of newer relatives. It is the shortest proof that some things are never forgotten.

Etym. — cousin + handshake — a handshake with more choreography than a treaty.

Rel. — siblingcipher · toylineage

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Coined by an anonymous contributor · AI-assisted · first submitted 2026-11-14 · published 2026-11-14

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