fist bump
noun
a gesture of greeting, friendship, triumph, etc., in which two people make a fist and bump each other's knuckles.
fist bumps
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pluralof fist bump.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The president developed his own trademark dance to accompany the song -- a stiff shuffle of the hips and fist bumps at waist-high level.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
At this point, Jimin fist bumps RM, who then adds, “I just hope they take care of us and embrace us a bit more.”
From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2026
I don’t really think the World Series buzz is threatened by bad vibes from unreturned fist bumps.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 16, 2026
At the Home Depot in MacArthur Park, several onlookers rose to their feet to clap, chant “Viva Mexico” and reach out to give high-fives and fist bumps.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2025
I go in for a hug because I think we’re past handshakes and awkward fist bumps.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
