high ten

A "high ten" is an enthusiastic gesture often used in celebratory or victorious moments, involving both hands.

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Definition

B2Colloquial

(informal)A celebratory gesture where two people slap both of their hands together at shoulder height or higher.

Example

  • After scoring the winning goal, the teammates exchanged a high ten.
  • They gave each other a high ten to celebrate the successful presentation.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "high ten":

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