high five

noun

: a slapping of an upraised hand by two people (as in celebration)

gave each other a high five after the winning goal

high-five

ˈhī-ˈfīv

verb

People began cheering and giving each other high fives.

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of high five was in 1980

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“High five.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20five. Accessed 9 Jun. 2023.

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high five

noun

: a slapping of upraised right hands by two people (as in celebration)

high-five verb

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