To hit or slap your open hand to greet or rejoice something, as a gesture of sound agreement
Etymology:
- This is an Afro – American expression of the 20th century. Since five suggests five fingers on your hand. It is a common gesture to give someone a five means your open hand. This is a mode of greeting or saying hello, a sign of celebrating victory came from West Africa.
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Submitted on February 25, 2019
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Dej mi pět
Gib mir fünf
bate palma
مجھے پانچ دو
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