fist pump

[ fist puhmp ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Informal.

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of fist pump¹

First recorded in 1980–85

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Example Sentences

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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.

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Computers select shots in part based the on the crowd reaction and player gestures, such as a fist pump or raised putter.

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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.

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We may have finally been forced to abandon the nagging reportorial need to translate Trump’s words into promises and pledges, and leaned back out cozily into simply appreciating the former president’s ineffable sway and fist pump, and his rapturous enjoyment of show tunes.

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Camarillo said with a fist pump.

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