gave the finger
Flipped someone off
Gave the finger means extended the middle finger as a gesture of contempt, anger, or dismissal.
The raised middle finger with other fingers folded is among the most recognized obscene gestures in Western culture: Some jerk cut me off and I gave him the finger.
The gesture can be literal or described figuratively to mean rejection or defiance: She gave the finger to conventional expectations.
- flipping the birdInsulting hand sign
- fistTightly closed hand
- glareFierce stare or brightness
- flip offObscene hand gesture
- insultOffensive remark or action
told off · defiance · anger · give the bird · hand signal · contempt · point · taboo · hostility · mockery · dismissal · frustration · provocation · disrespect · nonverbal communication · sarcasm · curse · societal norms
gave the fingerblew a kiss
Gestured romantic farewell
bowed · curtsied · saluted · applauded · shook hands
gave the fingerhonored
Given recognition or respect
blew a kiss · praised · complimented · thanked · congratulated
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