fist bump
noun
: a gesture in which two people bump their fists together (as in greeting or celebration)
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In one clip, taken by a fan asking Kelce for a fist bump, the fan in question is seen following Kelce from behind and repeatedly yelling at him.
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
In video of the shooting used by prosecutors in the trial, the interaction between the two men starts with a fist bump.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024
Each player then walked off the court giving Sister Jean a fist bump and hug.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
McAfee hunched over laughing as Saban was enjoying his bite, then giving Saban a fist bump, celebrating the moment.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 14 Sep. 2024
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
In video of the shooting used by prosecutors in the trial, the interaction between the two men starts with a fist bump.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024
Each player then walked off the court giving Sister Jean a fist bump and hug.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
McAfee hunched over laughing as Saban was enjoying his bite, then giving Saban a fist bump, celebrating the moment.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 14 Sep. 2024
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“Fist bump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fist%20bump. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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