ALL meanings of give someone the finger
give some·one the fin·ger
G g - noun give someone the finger any of the terminal members of the hand, especially one other than the thumb. 1
- noun give someone the finger a part of a glove made to receive a finger. 1
- noun give someone the finger the breadth of a finger as a unit of measurement; digit. 1
- noun give someone the finger the length of a finger: approximately 4½ inches (11 cm). 1
- noun give someone the finger Slang. an informer or spy. 1
- noun give someone the finger something like a finger in form or use, as a projection or pointer: a finger of land leading out into the bay; the finger on the speedometer. 1
- noun give someone the finger any of various projecting parts of machines. 1
- verb with object give someone the finger to touch with the fingers; toy or meddle with; handle. 1
- verb with object give someone the finger to touch with the fingers so as to mar or spoil: Please don't finger the vegetables. 1
- verb with object give someone the finger to pilfer; filch. 1
- verb with object give someone the finger Music. to play on (an instrument) with the fingers. to perform or mark (a passage of music) with a certain fingering. 1
- verb with object give someone the finger Slang. to inform against or identify (a criminal) to the authorities: He fingered the man who robbed the bank. to designate as a victim, as of murder or other crime. 1
- verb without object give someone the finger to touch or handle something with the fingers. 1
- verb without object give someone the finger to extend in or as in the shape of a finger: Landing piers finger out into the river along the city's shoreline. 1
- idioms give someone the finger burn one's fingers, to suffer injury or loss by meddling or by acting rashly: If you get involved in the controversy, you may burn your fingers. 1
- idioms give someone the finger give (someone) the finger, Slang. to express contempt for by or as by the obscene gesture of pointing the middle finger upward while folding the other fingers against the palm. 1
- idioms give someone the finger have a finger in the pie, to have an interest or share in something. to meddle in something. 1
- idioms give someone the finger keep one's fingers crossed, to wish for good luck or success, as in a specific endeavor: Keep your fingers crossed that I get the job. 1
- idioms give someone the finger lay / put one's finger on, to indicate exactly; remember: I know the name, but I can't put my finger on it. to discover; locate: I haven't been able to lay my finger on the book you requested. 1
- idioms give someone the finger not lift a finger, to make not even a small attempt; do nothing: The house was falling into ruin, but he wouldn't lift a finger to repair it. 1
- idioms give someone the finger put the finger on, Slang. finger (def 12). 1
- idioms give someone the finger slip through one's fingers, to elude one, as an opportunity not taken; escape: She let the chance of a lifetime slip through her fingers. to pass or be consumed quickly: Money just slips through his fingers. 1
- idioms give someone the finger snap one's fingers (at), to exhibit disdain or contempt (for): She snaps her fingers at the local gossip. 1
- idioms give someone the finger twist / wrap around one's little finger, to exert one's influence easily or successfully upon: He has a remarkable talent for twisting people around his little finger. 1
- noun give someone the finger to express anger, contempt, etc. for by gesturing with the middle finger held upright from a clenched fist 0