fistbump
Closed-hand salute
A fistbump is a greeting or gesture of approval where two people tap their closed fists together.
Less formal than a handshake, it signals camaraderie, agreement, or celebration: They exchanged a fistbump after closing the deal.
The verb is to fistbump or fist-bump: He fistbumped his teammate.
Also spelled fist bump.
Common spoken greeting
- heyInformal greeting or summons
- what's upCasual inquiry greeting
- yoCasual interjection for attention
- dapInformal fist greeting
pound it · acknowledgment · salute · wassup · high five · handshake · nod · wave
Finger-to-hand joint
Theater accessories or praise
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- admirationDeep respect felt
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
esteem · appreciation · approval · tribute · shout-out · kudos · big ups
Wholeness through cohesion
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- brotherhoodKinship among men
- sisterhoodBond among women
team spirit · alliance · backup · togetherness · mutual respect · comradeship · bond · crew
hello
Common spoken greeting
dap · pound it · acknowledgment · salute · wassup · high five · handshake · nod · wave · props
knuckle
Finger-to-hand joint
props
Theater accessories or praise
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- admirationDeep respect felt
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
acknowledgment · esteem · appreciation · approval · tribute · shout-out · kudos · big ups
unity
Wholeness through cohesion
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- brotherhoodKinship among men
sisterhood · team spirit · alliance · backup · togetherness · mutual respect · comradeship · bond · crew · squad
victory
Defeating an opponent
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- congratulationsExpression of praise for achievement
- successFavorable outcome attained
achievement · cheering · yeah · score · nailed it · teamwork · winning · clutch · milestone · breakthrough
fistbumpkowtow
Excessive deference shown physically
formal bow · curtsy · genuflection · hand kiss · deep bow
fistbumpcold shoulder
Intentional dismissive treatment
snub · brush-off · ignore · rejection · turning away