talk to the hand phrase 1verb 1forms 3 phrase1 •(informal, old-fashioned) Used to dismiss another person's argument by indicating that one is not prepared to hear or read anything further from that person. It is often used while simultaneously holding up the hand with the palm facing the speaker.Oh honey, talk to the hand, the ears ain't listening! — 1997 verb1 •(informal, old-fashioned) Used to dismiss another person's argument by indicating that one is not prepared to hear or read anything further from that person. It is often used while simultaneously holding up the hand with the palm facing the speaker.Girl, you can talk to the hand 'cause I ain't listenin' no more. formstalked to the hand · talking to the hand · talks to the hand