fist pump

[fist puhmp]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Informal.

a gesture of enthusiasm, victory, etc., in which one raises a fist and thrusts the forearm quickly and forcefully forward or downward.

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Other Word Forms

fist-pump verb (used with or without object)

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Word History and Origins

Origin of fist pump¹

First recorded in 1980–85

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Champlin struck him out, unleashing a fist pump.

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Another birdie and fist pump followed, moving him to four under.

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He marked the achievement with a fist pump and a smile after initial relief, while he got a standing ovation from the fans with Murphy joining in the applause.

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Computers select shots in part based the on the crowd reaction and player gestures, such as a fist pump or raised putter.

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Garbers threw a two-yard touchdown pass over the middle to J.Michael Sturdivant with 1:38, celebrating with a fist pump as his team took a 20-10 lead.

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