the finger



the finger

An obscene gesture in which the middle finger is extended upright and shown to another person to convey frustration, anger, contempt, etc. I can't believe that other driver just gave me the finger when I clearly signaled that I was changing lanes! What a jerk!
See also: finger

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Uranusyuw-RAY-nəs (English), YUWR-ən-əs (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Whetu-Maori
EasterEES-tərEnglish
Izaak-Polish
AslÖG-Swedish
Bethney-English (Rare)