Meaning
A gesture of slapping raised hands as a greeting or celebration.
Cultural Background
The birthplace of the high five; it is ubiquitous in sports and casual offices. Known as 'high touch'; used in sports and by younger generations. Physical contact between genders is often avoided; use caution. Widely understood, but more common in informal, social settings than in the workplace.
Watch the eyes
When high-fiving, look at the other person's elbow to ensure you don't miss!
Check the room
Don't high five in a library or a quiet place.
Meaning
A gesture of slapping raised hands as a greeting or celebration.
Watch the eyes
When high-fiving, look at the other person's elbow to ensure you don't miss!
Check the room
Don't high five in a library or a quiet place.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
We were so happy that we ______ after the game.
We need the past tense verb form here.
Which situation is appropriate for a high five?
When is it okay to high five?
High fives are for casual, celebratory moments.
Match the English phrase to its meaning.
Match: High five
It is a gesture of celebration.
Complete the dialogue.
A: We finally finished the project! B: ______!
It's a celebration of finishing a project.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesWe were so happy that we ______ after the game.
We need the past tense verb form here.
When is it okay to high five?
High fives are for casual, celebratory moments.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
It is a gesture of celebration.
A: We finally finished the project! B: ______!
It's a celebration of finishing a project.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsOnly in formal settings. Otherwise, it's very friendly.
Only if you have a very casual relationship.
Yes, 'to high-five'.
Related Phrases
Low five
similarSlapping hands at waist level.
Give me five
similarA request for a high five.
Fist bump
similarTouching fists.
Handshake
contrastFormal greeting.
