middle finger

noun

: the midmost of the five digits of the hand

Examples of middle finger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web No Home Record shoves these histories into a blender, imposing its noisy will upon a sleeping world, middle fingers raised. Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024 Puerto Ricans might view it as giving a middle finger. Chadd Scott, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 Grip the writing utensil between the first and middle fingers and use the thumb to hold it in place. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 July 2024 That said shade can be found as the base of her thumbs, middle fingers, and pinkies in a French manicure-esque contrast. Marci Robin, Allure, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for middle finger 

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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. 2024.

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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