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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ˈhī-ˈfīv 
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“High five.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20five. Accessed 19 Jan. 2022.
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The first known use of high five was in 1980
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