hand wringing in English dictionary hand wringing Meanings and definitions of "hand wringing" The repeated clasping or squeezing of the hands as a symptom of distress. A feigned exhibition of distress, usually with implied inaction or vacillating in the face of a dilemma or crisis. noun The repeated clasping or squeezing of the hands as a symptom of distress. noun A feigned exhibition of distress, usually with implied inaction or vacillating in the face of a dilemma or crisis. more Grammar and declension of hand wringing hand wringing ( uncountable) hand wringing (countable and uncountable, plural hand wringings) more Sample sentences with "hand wringing" Declension Stem Match words all exact any Try again Available translations German Authors