Phrase guide

high ten

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A gesture of celebration or victory in which two people slap the palms of both of their hands together at shoulder height or higher.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncommon

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To slap a high ten.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive, uncommon

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History

Etymology

From high + ten. By analogy with high five. The ten refers to the ten fingers of both hands.