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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Other Word Forms

• fist-pump
  verb (used with or without object)

Etymology

Origin of fist pump

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

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fist pump

There was a huge exhale of relief and an animated fist pump after his quarter-final victory over seven-time winner Michael van Gerwen, who occupies the final play-off berth.

From BBC ● Apr. 30, 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

He marked the achievement with a fist pump and a smile after initial relief, while he got a standing ovation from the fans with Murphy joining in the applause.

From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2025

Garbers threw a two-yard touchdown pass over the middle to J.Michael Sturdivant with 1:38, celebrating with a fist pump as his team took a 20-10 lead.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2024

Miss Ohio mouthed while making a small fist pump.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray