fist pump

American  

[fist puhmp] / ˈfɪst ˌpʌmp /

noun

Informal.

1. a gesture of enthusiasm, victory, etc., in which one raises a fist and thrusts the forearm quickly and forcefully forward or downward.

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Etymology

Origin of fist pump

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

The 23-year-old gave out a scream and fist pump as she held to go into a 6-5 lead before taking her second set point in the next game.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Warrican finally had the batter caught out at long-on with his left-arm spin for his third wicket and celebrated with a fist pump.

From Barron's • Oct. 11, 2025

Another birdie and fist pump followed, moving him to four under.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025

Rose, who had three bogeys and one birdie in a typically gutsy 73, gave a huge fist pump after holing a six-footer for par at the last.

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2024

I mentally fist pump and suit up to start on the defoliant.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera