Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fist bump

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.63 in modern English

Syllables: fist bump
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The hitting together of two people's fists, as a greeting, in congratulations, or in celebration.

verb

To hit one's fists together.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

"Perhaps this is what makes the fist bump so unique. Though simple in motion, its meaning is far more complicated. A fist bump can express emotions from anger and fear to excitement and joy. In any other context, a clenched fist would be perceived as hostile."

Usage

Intransitive verb

Inflected Forms

fist bumps (plural) fistbump (alternative) fist-bump (alternative) fist bumps (present, singular) fist bumping (participle, present) fist bumped (participle, past) fist bumped (past)

Phrases

fist pump

Frequently Paired Words

fist pump elbow bump handshake

Synonyms

bones terrorist fist jab

Questions

What does fist bump mean?: The hitting together of two people's fists, as a greeting, in congratulations, or in celebration.

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