middle finger

noun

: the midmost of the five digits of the hand

Examples of middle finger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Such a gesture was something akin to a middle finger to abstraction at a time when most critics still prized it as the highest art form. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

At least one person in the Rams’ booth can be seen giving the middle finger to those outside. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Queen Letizia also regularly wears an oval Karen Hallam ring next to it on her middle finger. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026

Instead of a uniform application, the stones were placed randomly, including a cluster on her middle finger to accentuate her finger-spanning ring. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Sep. 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