gives the finger

A form of give the finger — To make an obscene gesture (towards someone) by closing the fist and extending the middle finger upwards.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of give the finger
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gives the finger. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gives%20the%20finger

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gives the finger,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gives%20the%20finger.

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