middle finger

noun

: the midmost of the five digits of the hand

Examples of middle finger in a Sentence

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Vulgar expression, including giving someone the middle finger, has long been considered protected under the First Amendment. Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 27 June 2025 Surely, there’s something utterly sacrilegious about laughing hysterically at actors giving God the middle finger. Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025 One fan gave Cousins the middle finger right in his face, and Cousins responded by reaching out to grab the fan. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2025 The driver of the Infiniti then reportedly sticks her middle finger up out of the driver’s side window as reported by Kennedy, according to the arrest warrant affidavit. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 May 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 13 Jul. 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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