giving someone the arm

A form of give someone the arm — To direct the bras d'honneur (obscene gesture) at someone.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of give someone the arm
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giving someone the arm. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/giving%20someone%20the%20arm

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Chicago

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