middle-finger
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Meaning · English
To show the middle finger (an obscene gesture directed towards another as an insult) to (someone or something).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Gingrich, in effect, has middle-fingered his pal, Limbaugh, by "faking" a more friendly image. It's obvious Newtee is attempting to "buy" women's emotions, and if it were more obvious, it'd be a stain on your eyeball! BUT REMEMBER .. a leopard can't change its spots, and Newtee's spots are more than
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “middle-finger” mean?
To show the middle finger (an obscene gesture directed towards another as an insult) to (someone or something).
Is “middle-finger” formal or informal?
middle-finger is generally slang.