fist pumps

Triumphant arm thrusts

Fist pumps are celebratory gestures where a clenched fist is thrust into the air or pumped repeatedly, expressing triumph, excitement, or enthusiasm: The crowd erupted in fist pumps when the goal was scored.

The singular fist pump can be a single emphatic thrust or a verb: He fist-pumped after acing the exam.

Associated with sports victories and moments of personal achievement.

Related

cheer · chest bump · victory · air punch · hands in the air · vigor · success · zeal · team spirit · locker room · rally cry · triumph · political rallies · elation · shout · clap · enthusiasm · fired up

Categories
Opposites
celebratory gesture type

fist pumpshigh-fives

Celebratory hand slaps

slow clap · golf clap · handshakes · polite applause · hugs

emotional valence expressed

fist pumpsslumped shoulders

Forward-drooping upper frame

face palm · face palms · crying · sighing · eye rolls

bodily energy and posture

fist pumpsslumping

Declining sharply, drooping

deflating · drooping · collapsing · slouching · wilting

Family

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