thumb bump

Similar to a fist bump, but more intimate, given the smaller surface area. First observed among parents and their kids.

MADDY: Dad, I got 100 on my Social Studies test!

DAD: Way to go! Thumb bump

by jimp31 March 10, 2014

Thumb Bump

1/11/17 Originated by Dan Cicu from Seattle, WA. Thumb Bump is similar to the "fist bump", with a clenched vertical fist instead, displaying the "thumbs up" in approval. 👍

Alright bro, good hanging, I gotta go.. *thumb bump*

by Dan Cicu January 12, 2017

Thumb Bump

A Thumb Bump is a fist bump with a thumbs up to finish it off. Originated on classic TV show Thunder in Paradise. Randolph "Hurricane" Spencer and Martin "Bru-dog" Brubaker would do a Thump Bump to celebrate a job well done.

After rescuing the hostages Bru-Dog and Hurricane celebrate with a heartfelt Thumb Bump.

by HurricaneSpencer August 12, 2022