middle finger

noun

: the midmost of the five digits of the hand

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Four starting pitchers are hurt, with Braxton Garrett (left elbow surgery) out for the year, Eury Perez (Tommy John rehab) out until around the All-Star Break, and Ryan Weathers (left forearm) and Edward Cabrera (right middle finger blister) sidelined for the early going of the season. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2025 Speaking of middle fingers, Amanda Anisimova felt compelled to show hers to Mirra Andreeva after their match on Sunday night following what appeared to be accusations of gamesmanship from the Russian towards her opponent. Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025 Graffiti and middle fingers: Tesla Cybertrucks have become a political statementNeed a break? Reuters, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025 Her dominating presence is an unapologetic middle finger to an industry that has long created insurmountable barriers for so many other women who look like her. Carly Lewis-Oduntan, refinery29.com, 13 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 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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