fist bump

noun, verb — 2 senses

fist bump

noun
1

The hitting together of two people's fists, as a greeting, in congratulations, or in celebration.

  • Perhaps this is what makes the fist bump so unique. Though simple in motion, its meaning is far more complicated. A fist bump can express emotions from anger and fear to excitement and joy. In any other context, a clenched fist would be perceived as hostile.2008 June 5, M.J. Stephey, “A Brief History of the Fist Bump”, in Time, archived from the original on 08 Jul 2008:
Related terms
fist pump

fist bump

verb
1

To hit one's fists together.

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