fist bump
noun
: a gesture in which two people bump their fists together (as in greeting or celebration)
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And for the people who just aren't huggers, Free Mom Hugs’ volunteers are always happy to offer a fist bump, high five, or just some kind words.
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Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 26 June 2024
When the media availability concluded, Castle and Clingan made sure to cross paths on their way out, gave each other a fist bump and took a photo together.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2024
Campus Police Chief Lauretta Hill gave a fist bump to the remaining officers.
—Angie Orellana Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2024
The pair then gave each other a friendly fist bump.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024
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Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 26 June 2024
When the media availability concluded, Castle and Clingan made sure to cross paths on their way out, gave each other a fist bump and took a photo together.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2024
Campus Police Chief Lauretta Hill gave a fist bump to the remaining officers.
—Angie Orellana Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2024
The pair then gave each other a friendly fist bump.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024
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“Fist bump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fist%20bump. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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