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Two fingers is a gesture made by raising the index and middle fingers.

With palm outward, it signals victory or peace.

With palm inward, it's a British obscene gesture equivalent to the American middle finger—a dismissive insult: He gave them two fingers as he walked away.

The phrase also measures liquor poured into a glass: Pour me two fingers of whiskey.

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GESTURE TYPE (British insult)

two fingersfist

Tightly closed hand

thumbs up · open palm · handshake · clenched fist · peace sign

gesture intent

two fingersthumbs up

Gesture signaling approval

applause · handshake · standing ovation · salute · bow

quantity of fingers

two fingersclosed hand

Fingers wrapped into palm

one finger · full hand

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG