middle finger

noun

: the midmost of the five digits of the hand

Examples of middle finger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hokit flipped off Gane once, ducked a right, and extended a middle finger for a second time to close the third round. — ABC News, 15 Nov. 2026

Among them, Maren Morris gave the comedian the middle finger. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2026

He is also accused of repeatedly displaying the middle finger in an area with families and children, causing a scene that prompted passengers and employees to move away from him. — Nicole Pilsbury, Baltimore Sun, 12 Nov. 2026

George, who lit up his former team with 36 points on 14-of-22 shooting in his return to Xfinity Mobile Arena, rolled the ball to a spectator sitting beneath the basket, then raised his middle finger. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 11 Nov. 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