Give someone five
verb phrase
(Variation: slap can replace give) To shake hands with someone or slap someone’s hand in greeting, congratulation, etc; GIVE someone SOME SKIN: Reno put out his hand for me to give him five (1960s+ Black)
Related Terms
high five, low five
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