Pawer (Noun)
Meaning
A person who handles or caresses in a clumsy or overfamiliar manner.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The overeager party hostess was known for being a bit of a pawer, often making her guests uncomfortable with her intrusive displays of affection.
- James's aunt had a tendency to be a pawer, always swooping in for awkward hugs and squeezing his cheeks at family gatherings.
- After a few too many drinks, the normally reserved colleague became a pawer, lavishing unwanted attention on the rest of the team.
- The well-meaning but clumsy aunt was notorious for being a pawer, always giving overlong and overly tight hugs.
- As the evening wore on, the usually reserved manager turned into a pawer, slapping his employees on the back and ruffling their hair in a misguided attempt at camaraderie.