pump one's fist
Celebrate with arm
To pump one's fist is to thrust a clenched hand upward or forward repeatedly, expressing triumph, excitement, or emphatic approval: He pumped his fist after sinking the winning shot.
A single thrust is also called a fist pump.
The gesture conveys raw, unfiltered celebration—less restrained than applause, more emphatic than a cheer.
- clenchSqueeze tightly shut
- raiseLift or increase
- raise the roofCreate loud commotion
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- victory lapCelebratory post-competition circuit
excitement · fired up · team spirit · defiance · solidarity · rally cry · thrust · celebration · anger · determination · frustration · resistance · joy · pride · swing · jab · flex · air punch
pump one's fistgo limp
slump · shrug · throw up one's hands · put one's hands up · wave
pump one's fistwave the white flag
Acknowledge defeat formally
throw in the towel · surrender · admit defeat · back down · yield
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