middle finger

noun

: the midmost of the five digits of the hand

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The images included one of her and Lukas Gage giving the camera the middle finger (bob in tow, of course). Emma Banks, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026 Unlike other insurance companies that write policies based on basic criteria, surplus lines insurers write custom policies, insuring everything from large condominiums to guitarist Keith Richards’ middle finger. Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026 But for 2 1/2 seasons following the Melo trade, the Nuggets represented a collective middle finger to star power in the NBA. Zach Harper, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026 Paul instructed the fans to stand, give the middle finger and boo Adam Pearce. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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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