English · Word Candidate

finger

/ˈfɪŋɡəː/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: fingers · fingering · fingered

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, (often) exclusive of the thumb, and the corresponding part, irrespective of including a thumb, in many other animals.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phần tận cùng mỏng và khớp của bàn tay người

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Noun

Examples

Humans have two hands and ten fingers. Each hand has one thumb and four fingers.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Similar or similar-looking extremities in other animals, particularly

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tương tự hoặc giống như các chi ở động vật khác

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Noun

Examples

The starfish eats with five fingers.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To identify or point out; to blame for something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

định danh hoặc chỉ ra; đổ lỗi cho điều gì đó

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Verb

Examples

This makes it quite difficult to finger specific gene variants, since any one variant contributes only tiny effects.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To report to or identify for the authorities; to inform on.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

báo cáo cho cơ quan có thẩm quyền; cung cấp thông tin

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “finger” mean?

A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, (often) exclusive of the thumb, and the corresponding part, irrespective of including a thumb, in many other animals.

Is “finger” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.