fist bump

noun

: a gesture in which two people bump their fists together (as in greeting or celebration)

fist-bump

ˈfist-ˌbəmp

verb

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The video appears to show Lakshana avoid the bear while another rider behind runs into the animal, and then continues on past Lakshana with a fist bump. —

David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025 Each of the participants received a high-five or a fist bump for the successful completion of a drill. —

Rich Thompson, Boston Herald, 12 June 2024 During a visit to Saudi Arabia in 2022, the president had an awkward fist bump with Prince Mohammed. Saudi-U.S. relations are expected to warm further under President-elect Donald Trump, whose real estate empire and family have extensive business dealings with the world’s top oil exporter. —

Ellen Knickmeyer, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025 In one clip, taken by a fan asking Kelce for a fist bump, the fan in question is seen following Kelce from behind and repeatedly yelling at him. —

Sean Neumann, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fist bump