middle finger

noun

: the midmost of the five digits of the hand

Examples of middle finger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During the sentencing hearing on Tuesday, Lake County prosecutors noted that Caban raised his middle finger toward the audience in the courtroom after the verdict against him was announced, arguing the gesture showed a lack of remorse. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

In one recent short video, Hoffman dances to a pop song, Nina Nox’s Good Without You, and closes by giving a middle finger to the camera and lip-syncing. — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Even after leaving the stadium, they were met with incessant boos and middle fingers from Thorns fans. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Sawka then waved his hand toward Bianchini’s wife and daughter before giving the mayor the middle finger, according to video of the meeting. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 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