Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-give-so-the-bird
idiomatic expression
ɡɛt ɡɪv soʊ ðə bɜrd
Definition
To express disdain or contempt, often through a hand gesture.
Examples
- When he cut me off on the highway, I couldn’t help but give him the bird.
- After that rude comment, she got so angry that she wanted to get-give him the bird.
Meaning
To ‘give the bird’ typically means to show someone a rude gesture, usually the middle finger, as a way of expressing anger or frustration towards them.
Synonyms
- flip someone off
- give someone the finger
- show someone the middle finger
