Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
middle-finger
noun
/ˈmɪd.əl ˈfɪŋ.ɡər/
Definition
The middle finger is the longest finger of the hand, located between the index finger and the ring finger, often associated with an obscene gesture.
Examples
- He raised his middle finger in response to the rude comment.
- The artist captured the defiance in the sculpture by depicting a hand with a raised middle finger.
Meaning
The term ‘middle finger’ can refer literally to the finger itself or symbolize the act of displaying it as an insult or offensive gesture.
Synonyms
- digit
- third finger
- rude gesture
