fab five
Definition
A nickname for a group of five exceptionally talented, stylish, or charismatic individuals, often in sports, entertainment, or fashion.
Specifically, the five University of Michigan men's basketball players—Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Jalen Rose, Jimmy King, and Ray Jackson—who dazzled college hoops in the early 1990s with their flair and finals runs.
Also refers to the star quintet of the University of Oklahoma women's gymnastics team (e.g., Maggie Nichols, Brenna Dowell, and others) who dominated NCAA competitions in the 2010s.
Examples
The fab five hit the red carpet, turning heads faster than a viral TikTok.
Our office fab five just crushed the quarterly report—coffee-fueled legends.
Back in the day, Michigan's fab five dunked on defenders like it was a fashion show.
She assembled her fab five squad for the ultimate girls' trip: zero drama, all vibes.