middle finger

noun

: the midmost of the five digits of the hand

Examples of middle finger in a Sentence

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Pierre-Paul set off a firework in his hand, resulting in the amputation of his right index finger plus the partial loss of his right thumb and middle finger. Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025 While demonstrators met with many on the road honking their car horns in support, a man driving a Ford Mustang did a burnout in front of the protesters and held out his middle finger. David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 One man directed two middle fingers at Cousins and another appeared to slap at him before two of Cousins’ teammates intervened. Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2025 Lugo is dealing with right middle finger inflammation. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for middle finger

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of middle finger was before the 12th century

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“Middle finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/middle%20finger. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

middle finger

noun
: the third finger of the hand if the thumb is counted as the first

Medical Definition

middle finger

noun
: the midmost of the five digits of the hand
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