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
Examples of high five in a Sentence
People began cheering and giving each other high fives.
Word History
First Known Use
1980, in the meaning defined above
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“High five.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20five. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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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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