elbow bump

[ el-boh buhmp ]

noun

1. a gesture of greeting, farewell, friendship, etc., in which two people with forearms drawn in to the torso present their bent arms, and bump each other's elbow or forearm:

   Does an elbow bump really spread fewer germs than a handshake or a high five?

Word History and Origins

Origin of elbow bump¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

Most were accompanied by their spouses and exchanged elbow bumps with Johnson and his wife before posing for individual photos.

From Washington Post

His ardor for his orchestra is evident in every gesture, from the way he addresses musicians from the podium to the way he distributes elbow bumps as he heads for the wings.

From Washington Post