fist bump
Americannoun
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fist bumps
plural
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Origin of fist bump
First recorded in 1995–2000
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South Korea fan Ben Lee was performing soccer kick-ups with a pack of Shin Noodles when he saw Kevin Gonzalez walk by in a Mexico shirt and offered him a fist bump.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
Not a word was spoken during the final face-off before Wardley again offered a fist bump - this time in jest - as Dubois looked eager to leave the stage.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
The fist bump or elbow would create awkwardness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025
As the officers left without an apology, one offered a fist bump.
From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2025
He held out his hand for a fist bump, and Moss smiled and obliged him.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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