middle finger

noun

: the midmost of the five digits of the hand

Examples of middle finger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The two also exchanged middle fingers Sunday while watching the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Traditionally, bands were worn on the middle finger in Chinese culture, but many now place them on the ring finger from Western influence. — Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 17 July 2026

Jean and Elizabeth sat on the couch and sent Donnie a selfie, Jean holding up her middle finger. — Juliet Linderman, Fortune, 16 July 2026

The ring finger is typically slightly shorter than the middle finger, but the two work closely together, generating grip strength and stabilizing the hand. — Steven Lautzenheiser, The Conversation, 6 July 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