give the bird
Middle finger gesture
To give the bird is to extend the middle finger as a gesture of contempt or dismissal—a visual equivalent of "fuck you." The bird in question is the upraised finger itself: Some jerk cut me off and I gave him the bird.
Also appears as flip the bird or flip off.
In British usage, giving the bird can mean booing or heckling a performer.
- flipQuick turning motion
- middle fingerHand's central, longest digit
- one finger saluteObscene hand gesture
- booingVocal expression of disapproval
- handGrasping body part
rebelling · defiance · jeering · contempt · curse · taunting · offending · finger · road rage · disrespecting · hostility · anger · flipping off · gesture · mocking · confronting · slang · provoking
give the birdsalute
Gestural sign of honor
tip one's hat · bow · curtsy · applaud · kneel
give the birdwave
Oscillating motion through medium
blow a kiss · fist bump · shake hands · embrace · wink
give the birdembrace
Hold closely in arms
compliment · pay tribute · honor · toast · congratulate
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