elbow bump UK /ˌɛlbəʊ ˈbʌmp/US /ˌɛlboʊ ˈbʌmp/ noun3 •The touching of elbows between two people, sometimes as an alternative to a handshake, fist bump, or other form of contact when attempting to avoid the spread of germs.When greeting people, best to avoid elbow bumps because they put you within 1 meter of the other person. I like to put my hand on my heart when I greet people these days. — 2020 •A hit or jab made with the elbow. •A hit to the elbow; also, an injury to the elbow caused by such a hit. formselbow bumps