middle finger

noun

: the midmost of the five digits of the hand

Examples of middle finger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Ohtani has been pitching through a blister on the middle finger of his right hand. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026

To let the fruit sing, the thumb, middle finger, and pinky are painted in a solid jelly polish. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 June 2026

Coupled with the music, the bites have a sense of rebellion, but this isn’t outright middle finger food. — Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 3 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