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Give Me Five

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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All kid gave each other a five, when they came to know about their trip to hill station.

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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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