Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

handwringer

noun

/ˈhændˌrɪŋɡər/

Definition

A handwringer is a device used for removing excess water from washed clothes by twisting or wringing them by hand.

Examples

After finishing laundry, she used the handwringer to get rid of the excess water.
He’s such a handwringer that he can’t even make simple decisions without worrying for hours.

Meaning

The term ‘handwringer’ can also refer to a person who is excessively worried or anxious, often about trivial matters, displaying indecision or excessive concern.