fist bump

noun

, Informal.

1. a gesture of greeting, friendship, triumph, etc., in which two people make a fist and bump each other's knuckles.

Other Words From

• fist-bump verb

Word History and Origins

Origin of fist bump¹

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

Hill teased discussion of Obama dap: ‘A fist bump? A pound? A terrorist fist jab?’

From Slate

Inside the team, small customs such as walking into the building and giving a fist bump to the same attendant at the front desk, are talked about as the type of details that turn home -court into an advantage.

From Los Angeles Times

Adversity visibly brings the runners together in Battersea, whether it be a fist bump while overtaking, or pausing mid-track to celebrate others reaching 100 miles.

From BBC

He "always went to the pit to fist bump his heroes, local racers Harry and Sam McGurk", his parents said.

From BBC

Another awkward moment occurred on camera, when Brady’s attempt at a fist bump with Mike Pereira wasn’t noticed for several seconds by the rules analyst.

From Los Angeles Times