Meaning of the word high-five in English

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

high-five

US /ˌhaɪ ˈfaɪv/
UK /ˌhaɪ ˈfaɪv/
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Noun

a gesture of celebration or greeting in which two people slap each other's open palms together over their heads

Example:
The teammates exchanged a high-five after the winning goal.
Give me a high-five!

Verb

to slap someone's open palm with one's own as a high-five

Example:
Everyone wanted to high-five the marathon runner as he passed.
They high-fived each other after finishing the presentation.