flip the bird
Raise middle finger
To flip the bird is to make an obscene gesture by extending the middle finger while keeping other fingers folded—a universal sign of contempt or dismissal in Western culture.
The bird refers to the raised finger itself.
Some guy cut me off in traffic, so I flipped him the bird.
Also: flip someone off, give someone the finger.
- hand gestureMotion made with fingers
- gestureCommunicative body movement
- road rageAggressive driving behavior
- middle fingerHand's central, longest digit
- one finger saluteObscene hand gesture
offensive · flick off · rude · give the finger · defiance · insult · disrespect · contempt · anger · colloquialism · frustration · taboo · provocation · slang · euphemism · body language · public behavior · rebellion
flip the birdwave
Oscillating motion through medium
blow a kiss · tip one's hat · wave hello · thumbs up · salute
flip the birdhonor
High regard, moral dignity
praise · compliment · congratulate · welcome · embrace
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