wrist /ɹɪst/noun 2verb 1forms 3phrases 1 noun2 •a joint at the end of the arm that lets the hand move up, down and from side to sideWith a flick of the wrist, he threw the frisbee to a team-mate. •A stud or pin which forms a journal. verb1 •To hit a wrist shot. formswristed · wristing · wrists Phrases with wrist wrist-slapA mild reprimand, especially one that many observers might consider too lenient.