Synonyms for handsy

Most common

touchy · tactile · touchy-feely · grabby

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Prone to touching other people with one's hands, especially in an inappropriate or sexual manner.

Example sentences

• touchy Sami said marriage was a very touchy subject for him.
• tactile Mary's boss is a bit too tactile for her liking.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

touchy², grabby

7 letters

tactile²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (touchy² = 2 syllables).