flipped the bird
Gave middle finger
Flipped the bird is a vulgar gesture made by extending the middle finger while keeping other fingers closed, directed at someone as an insult or expression of contempt.
The phrase treats the extended finger as "the bird" being flipped up toward the target.
Some jackass cut me off in traffic so I flipped him the bird.
The gesture itself is also called giving someone the finger or flipping someone off.
- middle fingerHand's central, longest digit
- one finger saluteObscene hand gesture
- disrespectLack of regard
- angerIntense hostile emotion
- give the fingerVulgar hand gesture
lost my temper · hand sign · insult · nonverbal communication · frustration · defiance · symbolic action · hostility · contempt · rage · antagonism · confrontation · rebellion · provocation · irritation · annoyance · Western culture · indignation