gives the finger
Makes obscene gesture
To give the finger is to make an obscene gesture by extending the middle finger while keeping the other fingers folded—a universal symbol of contempt or dismissal in Western culture.
The gesture tells someone to fuck off without words: Some jerk cut me off in traffic, so I gave him the finger.
Figuratively, giving the finger to something means rejecting or defying it: The whole album gives the finger to corporate rock.
- flipping the birdInsulting hand sign
- disrespectLack of regard
- middleCentral point or position
- flipping offObscene hand gesture
- defianceOpen resistance to authority
silent protest · body language · scoff · hand · smirk · rebellion · provocation · sneer · road rage · anger · shout · stare · insult · up yours · fist · frustration · rejection · glare
gives the fingerwaves
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blows a kiss · bows · salutes · high-fives · curtsies
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