high five

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A gesture of celebration or victory in which two people slap the palms of their hands together at shoulder height or higher.
  2. A game which uses a technique providing a user with an emotional reward after they complete a minor task or achievement.
  3. The game of cinch.
verb
  1. To slap high fives.

Pronunciation

/haɪ faɪv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-high five.wav

Word forms

high five high fives high-five high fiving high fived

Etymology

From high + five. The five refers to the five fingers of each hand.

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