Hand shandy

n.

Heard in Waterford, Dublin, Cork and Sligo

Male masturbation. An activity that can cause optical problems.

Herself came home early and caught me having a hand shandy

Posh English

My wife returned home early and discovered me enjoying a spot of self abuse.

Same phrase, other counties

• Cork
• Sligo
• Dublin

Related terms

• Hand gallopAn activity performed by dirty fellas that often leads to optical problems.
• Drop da handTo slip one's hand inside a girl's underwear.
• I have a hand like a footAn expression indicating one has been dealt an exceptionally poor hand of cards.
• Turn his handA versatile worker capable of turning his hand to any task.
• Ham shandyA ham sandwich.
• Goin' around with it hot in his handA man visibly eager for sexual activity.