low five
The 'low five' is a celebratory hand gesture rooted in African-American culture, symbolizing unity and solidarity.
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Definition
B1Social Interaction
(informal)A celebratory or congratulatory gesture where two people slap their open palms together at waist level.
Example
- After scoring the winning goal, the teammates exchanged a low five.
- They gave each other a low five to celebrate their successful presentation.
B1Casual Greeting
(informal)A casual greeting where two people slap their hands together at a lower level than a high five.
Example
- As they met in the hallway, they exchanged a low five as a friendly greeting.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "low five":
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