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

“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

Once a week women in the community gather, bringing whatever produce they have in order to contribute to a porridge for under fives.

From BBC