give the finger
Rude hand signal
To give the finger is to make an obscene gesture by extending the middle finger while keeping other fingers closed—a vulgar sign of contempt or dismissal: Some jerk cut me off and I gave him the finger.
The gesture dates back centuries and remains universally understood as an insult.
Also called flipping off or flipping the bird.
Disdainful disregard
- disdainScornful disregard
- scornHostile dismissive feeling
- dismissalRemoval from position
- slightMinor or thin
snub · insult · mockery · derision · disregard · put-down · brush-off · disparagement
Motion conveying information
- flipping offObscene hand gesture
- birdFeathered flying vertebrate
- flip the birdRude hand gesture showing contempt
- V-signTwo-finger gesture meaning triumph
Insulting provocation
- antagonizeIncite hostility in
- aggravateMake more severe
- goadIncite to action
- baitLure for prey
incite · escalate · confrontation · egging on · provoking · inflammatory · trigger · riling up
Intense, violent anger
- furyIntense violent anger
- outrageFierce moral indignation
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
- road rageAggressive driving behavior
temper · aggression · resentment · indignation · exasperation · fuming · seething · enraged
Defiance of established power
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- insubordinationDefying workplace authority
- noncomplianceFailure to follow requirements
- disobedienceRefusal to follow orders
dissent · protest · refusal · rejection · standing up · pushing back · fighting back · nonconformity
contempt
Disdainful disregard
slight · snub · insult · mockery · derision · disregard · put-down · brush-off · disparagement · insolence
hand signal
Motion conveying information
- flipping offObscene hand gesture
- birdFeathered flying vertebrate
- flip the birdRude hand gesture showing contempt
taunt
Insulting provocation
- antagonizeIncite hostility in
- aggravateMake more severe
- goadIncite to action
bait · incite · escalate · confrontation · egging on · provoking · inflammatory · trigger · riling up · instigating
rage
Intense, violent anger
- furyIntense violent anger
- outrageFierce moral indignation
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
road rage · temper · aggression · resentment · indignation · exasperation · fuming · seething · enraged · livid
rebellion
Defiance of established power
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- insubordinationDefying workplace authority
- noncomplianceFailure to follow requirements
disobedience · dissent · protest · refusal · rejection · standing up · pushing back · fighting back · nonconformity · revolt
obscene
Grossly offensive to decency
crass · impolite · uncouth · indecent · profane · tasteless · inappropriate · lewd · coarse · boorish
give the fingersalute
Gestural sign of honor
blow a kiss · tip one's hat · bow · curtsy · wave
give the fingerembrace
Hold closely in arms
blow a kiss · hug · shake hands · roll out the red carpet · pay tribute
give, gives, given, giving, giver, givers, finger, fingers, fingered