Meaning of pump one's fist | Babel Free
Definitions
To thrust forward one's fist, as in celebration.
Examples
“A nail-biting final set⟳ appeared to be unfolding but it was Li who buckled under the pressure, giving up another break⟳ of serve⟳ with a double⟳ fault and a wayward backhand in game four, and Clijsters pumped her fist as she closed in on victory.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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