fist-bump

Noun

fist bump (plural fist bumps)

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

   Synonyms:

   bones, terrorist fist jab

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