giving the finger
Rude hand signal
Giving the finger is an obscene gesture made by extending the middle finger while curling the others into a fist, directed at someone as an expression of contempt, anger, or dismissal.
The gesture substitutes for saying "fuck you" without words: Some guy cut me off and I gave him the finger.
Also called flipping the bird or flipping off.
- flipping offObscene hand gesture
- flipping the birdInsulting hand sign
- hand signSignal made with fingers
- angerIntense hostile emotion
- disrespectLack of regard
taboo · frustration · contempt · road rage · aggressive driver · provocation · hostility · defiance · rebellion · body language · interpersonal conflict · resentment · irritation · societal norms · social stigma · indignation · signifier · visual metaphor
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Formal gesture of respect
applauding · blowing a kiss · bowing · curtseying · standing ovation
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Welcoming body language
beckoning · embrace · warm greeting · blowing kisses · air kiss
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Sweeping hand gesture
thumbs up · blowing a kiss · high five · handshake · peace sign
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