high-five

Or high five

[hahy-fahyv]

noun

1. a gesture of congratulation, solidarity, or greeting in which one person slaps the upraised palm of the hand against that of another.

verb (used with object)

1. to congratulate, express solidarity with, or greet (a person) with a high-five.

   I'm such a couch potato that I'd love to high-five the genius who invented remote controls.

verb (used without object)

1. to exchange high-fives.

   After pulling out a win, the players noisily high-fived before leaving the court.

high-five

noun

1. a gesture of greeting or congratulation in which two people slap raised right palms together

verb

1. to greet or congratulate (a person) in this way

Word History and Origins

Origin of high-five¹

First recorded in 1975–80 ( five in reference to the five fingers of the hand)

Example Sentences

Hudler sprinted off the field, ignoring teammates wanting to high-five him in the dugout for saving two runs, and into the visiting clubhouse, where he stashed the ball in his locker for safekeeping.

From Los Angeles Times

Some fans tumbled out of the bleachers as Ripken leaped to high-five them.

From Los Angeles Times

Ohtani initiated a high-five with his tormentor, who playfully bowed in deference.

From Los Angeles Times

There was Kershaw, deftly making plays from the mound, demonstrably pleading for every close strike call, proudly stalking from the mound into a dugout filled with hugs and high-fives.

From Los Angeles Times

Players get to high-five their friends after intense competitions knowing they’re still friends, win or lose.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accost 
• acknowledge 
• address 
• approach 
• attend 
• embrace 
• hail 
• meet 
• receive 
• salute 
• shake hands 
• stop