fist pump
noun
: a celebratory gesture (as by a sports player) in which the fist is raised in front of the body and then quickly and vigorously drawn back
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Very much a ‘fist pump and back down to business’ man when his side score, these days.
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Nick Miller, New York Times, 11 May 2025
The image of Trump's fist pump after the assassination attempt became rallying cry and a campaign symbol, appearing on t-shirts, mugs and other merchandise at the president's rallies.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
There were some nods to her family and coaches along the way, maybe a quiet fist pump here or there, but not much more.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 8 July 2024
Brown often followed his baskets and rebounds with a fist pump, a flex or a fierce glare, visible displays of emotion that invigorated teammates like Hardiman.
—Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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Nick Miller, New York Times, 11 May 2025
The image of Trump's fist pump after the assassination attempt became rallying cry and a campaign symbol, appearing on t-shirts, mugs and other merchandise at the president's rallies.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
There were some nods to her family and coaches along the way, maybe a quiet fist pump here or there, but not much more.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 8 July 2024
Brown often followed his baskets and rebounds with a fist pump, a flex or a fierce glare, visible displays of emotion that invigorated teammates like Hardiman.
—Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Fist pump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fist%20pump. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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