Words that rhyme with handshake
Handshake is a 2-syllable word with 33 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are ache, awake, break. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of handshake
- grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
1 syllable
Examples of "handshake" in lyrics
See how handshake is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"A big oaf with dreads and a clammy handshake"
7L & Esoteric — Mercy Killing -
"Animate our dead opposition to get one last phoney handshake"
Brother Ali — Bitchslap! -
"So make a print on this landscape and when it's little as a handshake"
Bubba Sparxxx — The 1st Whutchacallit
What do these rhymes mean?
- ache
- a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain feel physical pain
- awake
- not in a state of sleep; completely conscious; "lay awake thinking about his new job
- break
- some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity; "the telephone is an annoying interruption
- flake
- a crystal of snow a person with an unusual or odd personality a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
- forsake
- leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch; "The mother deserted her children"
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "handshake" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like ache, awake, break create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "handshake" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.