Meanings
verbslap someone five (third-person singular simple present slaps someone five, present participle slapping someone five, simple past and past participle slapped someone five)
present singular third person slaps someone five · participle present slapping someone five · participle past slapped someone five · past slapped someone five
- To slap someone's hand in greeting or celebration.
Synonyms: give someone five
Synonyms & antonyms
verbTo slap someone's hand in greeting or celebration.
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Origin
Referring to the five fingers.
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