fist-bump

Casual knuckle touch

A fist-bump is a greeting or gesture of approval made by two people tapping their closed fists together.

It serves the same social function as a handshake or high-five but with a sense of casual solidarity: Give me a fist-bump.

The gesture gained popularity as a hygienic alternative during the COVID-19 pandemic.

greeting

high-five

Celebratory hand slap

  • handshakeMutual palm-gripping gesture
  • waveOscillating motion through medium
  • dapInformal fist greeting

pound · salute · nod · thumbs-up · namaste · bow · acknowledgment · hello · hey · yo

solidarity

unity

Wholeness through cohesion

sisterhood · alliance · respect · loyalty · bond · connection · partnership · fellowship · comradeship · teamwork

casual

cool

Calm or fashionable

  • chillCold sensation or relaxation
  • broSlang for male friend
  • dudeInformal word for man

homie · buddy · pal · mate · informal · friendly · laid-back · easygoing · relaxed · smooth

celebration

victory

Defeating an opponent

achievement · cheer · yeah · teamwork · winning · score · goal · clutch · boom · epic

Opposites
greeting/acknowledgment formality

fist-bumpformal bow

Ceremonial forward bend

curtsy · handshake · salute · kowtow · genuflection

physical contact type

fist-bumppat on the back

Gesture showing approval

hug · handshake · embrace · kiss · bear hug

social warmth/connection

fist-bumpcold shoulder

Intentional dismissive treatment

snub · turning away · hug · embrace · shunning

Family

bump, fist, bumper, bumps, bumping, bumped, fists, bumptious, fistful

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G