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/
Noun
a gesture of celebration or greeting in which two people slap each other's open palms together over their heads
Example:
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The teammates exchanged a high-five after the winning goal.
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Give me a high-five!
Verb
to slap someone's open palm with one's own as a high-five
Example:
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Everyone wanted to high-five the marathon runner as he passed.
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They high-fived each other after finishing the presentation.
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