fives

[ fahyvz ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. a game resembling handball, played on a court having a front wall and two side walls.

fives

/ faɪvz /

noun

1. functioning as singular a ball game similar to squash but played with bats or the hands

Word History and Origins

Origin of fives¹

First recorded in 1630–40; five + -s ³

Example Sentences

The guttural roar which greeted her winning crosscourt forehand on match point indicated Raducanu's satisfaction, as did the beaming smile across her face as she handed out high fives to the whole British team afterwards.

From BBC

“We are talking about the high fives, low sixes,” Zhao said.

From Los Angeles Times

At 328-4, Pakistan had the better of the day, but England’s smiles and high fives as they made their way to the dressing room showed they have taken something from it.

From BBC

The money was apparently all in fives and tens.

From BBC

"We were all jumping for joy and getting high fives, so a really, really happy occasion."

From BBC