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squirrel grip


To grab and crush someone's testicles: When he tried to attack her, she got him in a squirrel grip. Compare Christmas handshake.

Contributor's comments: Definitely used in SA and VIC, especially associated with Footy.

Contributor's comments: To "go the squirrel" of "squirrel grip" is the practice of gripping another player's testicles in a scrum, maul or tackle in either Rugby League or Rugby Union and is in common use throughout NSW, QLD and ACT.