fist bumping
Casual knuckle contact
Fist bumping is a greeting or gesture of approval where two people tap their closed fists together.
It emerged as a casual alternative to handshakes and high fives, sometimes preferred for being more hygienic.
The gesture can mark agreement, celebration, or solidarity: They exchanged a quick fist bump after closing the deal.
- dapInformal fist greeting
- contactCommunication or physical touch
- touchPerceiving through physical contact
- greetingExpression of welcome
- tapValve controlling liquid flow
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- celebrationsgraduation, festival, party, wedding, fireworks
- encouragementencourage, encouraging, praises, hang in there, supports
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Mutual palm-gripping gesture
curtsy · bow · kowtow · genuflection · hand kiss
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Tight, enveloping embrace
embrace · air kiss · group hug · kiss · cheek kiss
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Affectionate encircling hold
holding hands · snubbing · cold shoulder · ignoring · turning away
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