Gimme a five Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɪmi/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfaɪv
GIM-ee uh FYV
ɡˈɪmi/ /æɪ/ /fˈaɪv
gim-EE ay FYV
Definition
An informal expression used to ask someone to slap your raised hand with theirs, usually as a way to celebrate, congratulate, or show agreement.
Usage & Nuances
Extremely informal, often spoken by children and friends. The alternative 'high five' is more common. Usually said while raising your hand. Do not use in formal settings.
Spanish: ¡choca esos cinco! - dame cincoPortuguese (BR): me dá um cinco! - toca aqui!Portuguese (PT): dá-me cinco! - toca aqui!Chinese (Simplified): 击个掌！ - 给我五Chinese (Traditional): 擊個掌！ - 給我五Hindi: पाँच दो! - हाई-फाइव दोArabic: اعطني خمسة! - هاي فايفBengali: হাই ফাইভ - ফাইভ দাওRussian: дай пять - давай пятьJapanese: ハイタッチして - ハイタッチVietnamese: đập tay - high fiveKorean: 하이파이브 - 다섯 번 쳐줘Turkish: çak bir beşlik - beşlik verUrdu: پانچ دو - ہائی فائیوIndonesian: tos - high five
Example Sentences
Hey! Gimme a five for your great job!
basic
After we finished the game, he said, 'Gimme a five!'
basic
You got the answer right! Gimme a five!
basic
Come on, man, gimme a five—that was awesome!
natural
If you win, I'll gimme a five right here!
natural
You nailed that presentation—gimme a five!
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