V-sign
Two fingers up
The V-sign is a hand gesture made by raising the index and middle fingers in a V shape.
With palm facing outward, it signals victory or peace—Churchill's wartime gesture, the counterculture's peace sign.
In Britain and some Commonwealth countries, the same gesture with palm inward is an insult equivalent to the American middle finger: He gave them the V-sign as he walked away.
Resounding, celebrated victory
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- winAchieve victory
- successFavorable outcome attained
- ChurchillManitoba's northern port
achievement · jubilation · champion · glory · conquest · medal · trophy · podium
Grasping body part
- fingersAppendages of the hand
- waveOscillating motion through medium
- saluteGestural sign of honor
- nonverbalNot using speech
body-language · motion · indicate · flash · display · raise · pose · photograph
Causing displeasure or attack-oriented
- rudeOffensively ill-mannered
- BritishOf the United Kingdom
- backhandRacket stroke across body
- provocationAct that triggers response
contempt · defiance · scorn · mockery · taunt · disrespect · obscene · antagonism
Opposed to armed conflict
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- countercultureRejection of mainstream values
- hippieSixties counterculture member
- pacifismAntiwar moral stance
nonviolence · harmony · reconciliation · activism · demonstration · sixties · ceasefire · diplomacy
triumph
Resounding, celebrated victory
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- winAchieve victory
- successFavorable outcome attained
Churchill · achievement · jubilation · champion · glory · conquest · medal · trophy · podium · gold
hand
Grasping body part
nonverbal · body-language · motion · indicate · flash · display · raise · pose · photograph · selfie
offensive
Causing displeasure or attack-oriented
provocation · contempt · defiance · scorn · mockery · taunt · disrespect · obscene · antagonism · insolence
antiwar
Opposed to armed conflict
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- countercultureRejection of mainstream values
- hippieSixties counterculture member
pacifism · nonviolence · harmony · reconciliation · activism · demonstration · sixties · ceasefire · diplomacy · solidarity
V-signmiddle finger
Hand's central, longest digit
the finger · one-finger salute · bird · thumbs-down · flipping off
V-signthumbs-up
Gesture indicating approval
open hand · pointing finger · facepalm · hands folded · crossed arms
V-signmiddle finger
Hand's central, longest digit
thumbs-down · flipping off · dismissive wave · slow clap · eye roll
sign, signal, signature, insignia, signify, V-formation, signage, peace sign