fist bump
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of fist bump
First recorded in 1995–2000
Example Sentences
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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 "always went to the pit to fist bump his heroes, local racers Harry and Sam McGurk", his parents said.
From BBC • Oct. 6, 2024
Sahil grinned, seeming relieved, and held out his fist for a fist bump.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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