Definitions

high-five

[hahy-fahyv] / ˈhaɪˈfaɪv /

NOUN

greeting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hello nod ovation reception salute

STRONG

accosting acknowledgment address aloha ciao compliments hail heralding hi highball how-do-you-do howdy note notice regards respects rumble salaam salutation testimonial

WEAK

best wishes card compellation good wishes letter speaking to ushering in what's happening

Antonyms

STRONG

heedlessness ignorance neglect

WEAK

farewell goodbye

VERB

greet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accost acknowledge address approach attend embrace hail meet receive salute shake hands stop

STRONG

bow compliment curtsy flag herald nod recognize salaam shoulder

WEAK

call to exchange greetings extend one's hand highball move to pay respects roll out the red carpet say hello say hi speak to tip one's hat usher in whistle for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

avoid disregard dodge ignore shun slight

WEAK

say farewell say goodbye

Example Sentences

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He gives every player a high-five when getting off the ice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

One cut, he said, was caused when his attorney general Pam Bondi hit the back of his hand with her ring while giving him a high-five.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

Efan Williams – known on stage as Efan Electro – shared a high-five, a hug and a chat with the chart-topping star backstage at Kendal Calling in the Lake District this summer.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

Ohtani initiated a high-five with his tormentor, who playfully bowed in deference.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2025

Mya and Camila high-five at his word choice, making Stella shoot them a glare before glancing over at me.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott

high-five

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