"terrorist fist jab" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: terrorist fist jabs [plural]
Etymology: terrorist + fist + jab, coined by Fox anchor E. D. Hill upon seeing US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama perform the gesture. Head templates: {{en-noun}} terrorist fist jab (plural terrorist fist jabs)
  1. (derogatory or humorous) The touching together of two people's fists, often in celebration of an accomplishment; more commonly known as a fist bump. Wikipedia link: Fist bump Tags: derogatory, humorous Categories (topical): Politics Related terms: fist bump, Fo' Knucks, knuckle bump, knuckle touch
    Sense id: en-terrorist_fist_jab-en-noun-XM9ypB-1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English neologisms, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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