flip (someone) the bird

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phrase (1)

US slang

: to make an offensive gesture at (someone) by pointing the middle finger upward while keeping the other fingers folded down

angry drivers flipping each other the bird

give (someone) the bird

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phrase (2)

informal

1

or flip (someone) the bird US : to make an offensive gesture at someone by pointing the middle finger upward while keeping the other fingers folded down

He flipped them the bird.

2

British : to loudly shout at, laugh at, or boo someone (such as a performer) in order to show disapproval

The audience gave him the bird.