high five
noun
Definition of high five
: a slapping of an upraised hand by two people (as in celebration) gave each other a high five after the winning goal
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People began cheering and giving each other high fives.
1980
First Known Use of high five
1980
HIGH FIVE Defined for English Language Learners
high five
noun
Definition of high five for English Language Learners
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: a gesture in which you slap the palm of your hand against the palm of someone else's hand in the air usually to show that you are happy about a victory or accomplishment
HIGH FIVE Defined for Kids
high five
noun
Definition of high five for Students
: a show of celebration by two people slapping each other's hands in the air
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