high ten

noun, verb — 2 senses

high ten

noun

Etymology From high + ten. By analogy with high five. The ten refers to the ten fingers of both hands.

1

Uncommon A gesture of celebration or victory in which two people slap the palms of both of their hands together at shoulder height or higher.

high ten

verb

Etymology From high + ten. By analogy with high five. The ten refers to the ten fingers of both hands.

1

Uncommon To slap a high ten.

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