the finger

Pointing out guilt

The finger is an obscene gesture made by extending the middle finger while keeping other fingers folded—a visual way of saying "fuck you." To give someone the finger is to make this gesture at them; to get the finger is to receive it.

Also called the bird: He flipped me the bird when I honked at him.

Related

mudra · cuticle · disrespect · flip the bird · bird · pointing · insult · insolence · nail · swipe · bandaid · tip · touch · middle · snap · frostbite · poke · fidget

Opposites
gesture of disrespect vs. respect

the fingerthumbs up

Gesture signaling approval

standing ovation · applause · salute · bow · curtsy

accusation/blame vs. exoneration

the fingerexoneration

Official clearing of blame

vindication · absolution · clearance · acquittal · pardon

offensive gesture vs. positive gesture

the fingerthumbs up

Gesture signaling approval

victory sign · peace sign · clapping · cheering · namaste

Family

finger, fingers, fingernail, fingered, fingertips, fingertip, fingering, fingerling, fingerboard

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13