middle finger

noun

: the midmost of the five digits of the hand

Examples of middle finger in a Sentence

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It can be found just 5 degrees away from the bright star Segin in the constellation Cassiopeia — roughly the width of your three middle fingers held at arm's length — which can be found high above the northern horizon around midnight in October. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2025 Some passersby gave the crowd the middle finger, but honking was far more common. Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 18 Oct. 2025 One Auburn fan leaned over the railing, waved his middle finger and yelled. Seth Emerson, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025 One attendee in the crowd was even spotted giving the middle finger while Engelbert spoke to congratulate the Aces. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for middle finger

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of middle finger was before the 12th century

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“Middle finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/middle%20finger. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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
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