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high five in Tagalog

apir

/haɪ faɪv/US/haɪ faɪv/

high five in Tagalog: apir. In English, high five means a gesture of celebration or victory in which two people slap the palms of their hands together at shoulder height or higher.

Tagalog words for high five

gesture
apir
to slap high five
apir

English meaning of high five

  1. noun A gesture of celebration or victory in which two people slap the palms of their hands together at shoulder height or higher.
  2. noun A game which uses a technique providing a user with an emotional reward after they complete a minor task or achievement.
  3. noun The game of cinch.
  4. verb To slap high fives.

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Questions about high five in Tagalog

What is the meaning of high five in Tagalog?
High five in Tagalog is apir.
Ano ang high five sa Tagalog?
High five: apir.
What does high five mean in English?
High five means a gesture of celebration or victory in which two people slap the palms of their hands together at shoulder height or higher.

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