Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A gesture of greeting, elation, or congratulation in which one person slaps an upraised palm against that of another person.
- interjection Used when offering the opportunity to make a high-five, as in congratulation.
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Examples
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Claire and I celebrated the accomplishment with a cheesy high-five, a cold glass of chocolate milk and a quick dip in the brisk Atlantic that's easier than icing, right?
Emily Faherty: From the City to the Sea: Countdown to the New York City Marathon Emily Faherty 2011
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Claire and I celebrated the accomplishment with a cheesy high-five, a cold glass of chocolate milk and a quick dip in the brisk Atlantic that's easier than icing, right?
Emily Faherty: From the City to the Sea: Countdown to the New York City Marathon Emily Faherty 2011
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I needed a quest of my own so I looked to the earliest tales of heroism to find an act that would challenge my body, mind and soul: I would climb to the top of Mount Olympus and high-five the Gods!
Josh Burstein: An Ill-Considered And Heroic Climb Up Mount Olympus Josh Burstein 2011
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Claire and I celebrated the accomplishment with a cheesy high-five, a cold glass of chocolate milk and a quick dip in the brisk Atlantic that's easier than icing, right?
Emily Faherty: From the City to the Sea: Countdown to the New York City Marathon Emily Faherty 2011
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We all know the caricature: the middle-aged bloke who can be found in just about every office, first on the dance floor at every work do, the one who speaks in jargon then rocks with laughter and asks the nearest person for a high-five.
From Partridge to Brent – why the jokes have stopped for Garry Cook 2011
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Pel got a high-five from Edi Gathegi when she let him know that the Lexicon fans “absolutely love black olives” (more on that later today)
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At other times, I read what they've written, and how they've come through some really challenging stuff, and I just want to throw my arms around them and give them a great big hug and a high-five.
Benni Cinkle: Who's the Real Bully? Benni Cinkle 2011
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Just wanted you to know I understand, sending you a sleep-deprived high-five.
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At other times, I read what they've written, and how they've come through some really challenging stuff, and I just want to throw my arms around them and give them a great big hug and a high-five.
Benni Cinkle: Who's the Real Bully? Benni Cinkle 2011
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Reuters A passerby gives a high-five to an Occupy Wall Street protester at the Zuccotti Park encampment Monday.
Businesses Mixed on Occupy Protest Jennifer Maloney 2011
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