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fist pump

American

[fist puhmp] / ˈfɪst ˌpʌmp /

noun

Informal.

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

Other Word Forms

fist-pump

verb (used with or without object)

Etymology

Origin of fist pump

First recorded in 1980–85

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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

Hugo Ekitike was the last Liverpool player off the pitch at Anfield with a fist pump to The Kop as they chanted the name of their new cult hero.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2025

There was no primal scream, no exaggerated fist pump, and very little outward emotion from the Dodgers’ newest pitcher.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2024

Voxy makes a fist pump I’m sure he’s never seen before.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

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