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KID-GLOVE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does kid-glove mean?
• KID-GLOVE (adjective)
The adjective KID-GLOVE has 1 sense:
1. showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people
Familiarity information: KID-GLOVE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people
Synonyms:
kid-glove; tactful
Context example:
the agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill
Similar:
diplomatic; diplomatical (using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people)
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