fist pump

[ fist puhmp ]

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.

Other Words From

• fist-pump [fist, -puhmp] verb (used with or without object)

Word History and Origins

Origin of fist pump¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

Morsell looks for his parents in the stands before the game and acknowledges his dad with a subtle fist pump.

From Washington Post

Throw up one last fist-pump in memory of those nights at Karma, because all guido things must come to end.

From The Daily Beast

Warning: Should exercise caution when combined with the fist pump.

From The Daily Beast

Now there was a time when Federer might have acknowledged the crowd with a fist pump and a smile and moved on to the next point.

From The Daily Beast