middle finger

/ˌˈmɪdl ˌfɪŋgər/
/ˈmɪdəl ˈfɪŋgə/
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Other forms: middle fingers

Definitions of middle finger
  1. noun
    the second finger; between the index finger and the ring finger
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    type of:
    finger
    any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
Pronunciation
US
/ˌˈmɪdl ˌfɪŋgər/
UK
/ˈmɪdəl ˈfɪŋgə/
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