Etymology

terrorist fist jab

Today it means: The touching together of two people's fists, often in celebration of an accomplishment; more commonly known as a fist bump. Full definition →

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The story

From terrorist + fist + jab, coined by Fox anchor E. D. Hill upon seeing US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama perform the gesture.

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