victory pose

Champion's celebratory position

A victory pose is a physical stance or gesture expressing triumph after a win or achievement.

Athletes strike victory poses after scoring—arms raised, fists pumped, chest out.

The term extends to gaming, where characters perform preset celebrations, and to everyday moments of personal triumph: She hit submit on her thesis and did a little victory pose.

Related

winner · champion · podium · medal · lap of honor · flex · power stance · stance · gloating · exultation · swagger · glory · conquest · trophy · athlete · finish line · cheering · dominance

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Opposites
outcome displayed

victory poseslumped shoulders

Forward-drooping upper frame

fetal position · white flag

emotional expression

victory posedejection

State of lowness

cowering

social signaling

victory poseconcession speech

Loser's formal acknowledgment speech

bowing out · backing down

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G