✋ High Five
A high five is an enthusiastic slap, where one person exuberantly slaps another’s palm as it is held up. Originating in the boisterous arenas of sports in the late 1900s, this vibrant gesture soon leaped into daily life, from graduations to group projects. Picture this: That was a great speech; he deserves a high five.
The term ‘high five’ also morphs into a verb, to high-five, simply meaning to engage in the act of giving someone a high five.
Related and Similar Terms
- Fist bump: A similar celebratory gesture but involves knuckles rather than palms.
- Handshake: The timeless greeting, formal yet foundational.
- Chest bump: Taking celebration up a notch with more physical exuberance.
- Slap on the back: Similar in intent, often a congratulatory pat for a job well done.
Synonyms
- Palm slap
- Five up
Antonyms
- Low spirits
- Handshake snub
Humor-Filled Quotes
- “A high five is the universal symbol for half of a ten!” – Unknown
- “Give me a high five—even my Wi-Fi is feeling the love today!” – Techie Tom
Literature and Pop Culture
Books
- “The Art of the High Five” by Jubilant Johnson
- “Hand in Hand: High Fives Across History” by P. L. Palmer
Movies
- Top Gun (1986): Maverick and Goose redefine aviation camaraderie with their iconic high fives.
- The Lion King (1994): High fives between Timon and Pumbaa echo through the savannah.
Music
- High Five by Sigrid (A modern celebratory anthem)
- Pump Up the Jam by Technotronic (Feel the energy to dish out high fives)
Inspirational Thought-Provoking Farewell
Remember, each high five is more than just five fingers meeting mid-air; it’s a soul’s shout of enthusiasm. High five your way through life, spreading camaraderie and sunshine.
### Which of these actions involves celebratory slapping without pain?
- [x] A high five
- [ ] Slamming a dictionary
- [ ] Clashing cymbals
- [ ] Crashing on a bed of nails
> **Explanation:** A high five is a friendly, pain-free gesture of celebration.
### Which expression means the same as a high five?
- [x] Palm slap
- [ ] Elbow toss
- [ ] Finger curl
- [ ] Nose nudge
> **Explanation:** A palm slap is essentially another term for a high five, where palms meet in celebration.
### True or False: 'High five' originated from formal business meetings.
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** High fives originated in the world of sports before spreading to other areas of life, far from the formalities of business meetings.
### Which sport popularized the high five?
- [ ] Chess
- [x] Basketball
- [ ] Marathon running
- [ ] Croquet
> **Explanation:** Basketball is widely credited with popularizing the high five as a celebratory gesture.
### The phrase 'to high-five' is used as:
- [ ] A noun
- [x] A verb
- [ ] An adverb
- [ ] An adjective
> **Explanation:** 'To high-five' is a verb meaning to give someone a high five.
