middle finger

noun

: the midmost of the five digits of the hand

Examples of middle finger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The ring finger is typically slightly shorter than the middle finger, but the two work closely together, generating grip strength and stabilizing the hand. — Steven Lautzenheiser, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

The comedian playfully gave the camera the middle finger and stuck her tongue out aboard a white jet ski, wearing a black helmet and a black life jacket over of her swimsuit in one snapshot. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 July 2026

Demonstrators cross their index and middle fingers (like for good luck), press their thumb and ring finger together, and then, while holding that position, move their pinky up and down for 30 seconds on each hand. — Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 3 July 2026

Cross your middle finger over your pointer. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for middle finger

• forefinger
• linger

Kids Definition

middle finger

noun

: the third finger of the hand if the thumb is counted as the first

Medical Definition

middle finger

noun

: the midmost of the five digits of the hand