middle finger

noun

: the midmost of the five digits of the hand

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Since then, there have been claims of gunfire and a drone used to disrupt the center's operations; vulgar name-calling online targeting Seymour and his wife; and the occasional middle finger raised in passing by other neighbors who have also become involved. Dana Hedgpeth The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2026 Speedy shortstop José Caballero also returned Friday after a 10-day stint on the IL due to a fractured right middle finger. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026 So, define the parts as best as possible, and pat in the product with your ring finger or middle finger. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 May 2026 Ending on Jack Paar is a nice touch and subtle middle finger to TV execs everywhere. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 May 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 28 May. 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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