middle finger

• Средний палец — третий палец человеческой руки, расположенный между указательным и безымянным пальцами. Он также широко известен как оскорбительный жест при отдельном вытягивании, используемый для выражения презрения, гнева или неповиновения.

The middle finger is the third digit of the human hand, located between the index finger and the ring finger. It is also widely recognized as an offensive gesture when extended alone, used to express contempt, anger, or defiance.

1. Anatomical termA2formal

   The third finger of the human hand, located between the index finger and the ring finger.

   Средний палец

   • He wore a ring on his middle finger.
   • The middle finger is the longest finger on the hand.
   • She pointed at the map with her middle finger.

2. B2slang

   A rude and offensive gesture made by raising the middle finger, often used to express anger, contempt, or defiance.

   Оскорбительный жест

   • He gave the driver the middle finger after being cut off.
   • The gesture of the middle finger is considered highly insulting in many cultures.
   • She angrily raised her middle finger at the heckler.