Meaning of the word fist-bump in English

What does fist-bump mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fist-bump

US /ˈfɪst.bʌmp/
UK /ˈfɪst.bʌmp/
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Noun

a gesture of greeting or celebration in which two people tap their closed fists together

Example:
The teammates shared a fist-bump after the winning goal.
He offered a fist-bump instead of a handshake.

Verb

to greet or celebrate with a fist-bump

Example:
They fist-bumped before starting the game.
I saw the two friends fist-bump in the hallway.