forefinger

noun

fore·​fin·​ger ˈfȯr-ˌfiŋ-gər How to pronounce forefinger (audio)
: index finger

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People were swiping and navigating with their forefinger and their thumb. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026 Then, take your forefinger and softly tap the sushi a couple of times on top. — ABC News, 3 June 2026 Use your thumb and forefinger to cut the stalk of individual flowers back to the main stem. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 May 2026 Bernie was sleeping next to the wall, and two claws had caught him on the hand, gashing his thumb and tearing through the web of flesh between thumb and forefinger. — Doris Decleene, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forefinger

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of forefinger was in the 15th century

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“Forefinger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forefinger. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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