middle finger in Italian

middle finger in Italian is dito medio, medio — middle finger means an offensive hand gesture made by raising the middle finger with the other fingers folded down, used to express contempt or defiance.

middle finger in Italian

dito medio

noun

The finger between the forefinger and the ring finger.

medio

noun

The finger between the forefinger and the ring finger.

What does "middle finger" mean?

noun An offensive hand gesture made by raising the middle finger with the other fingers folded down, used to express contempt or defiance.
"He gave the referee the middle finger and was sent off."
noun The longest finger of the hand, lying between the index finger and the ring finger.
"She wore the ring on her middle finger."
noun A deliberate act of defiance or rejection aimed at an authority or convention.
"The album was a middle finger to everything the label wanted."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

middle finger in a sentence

He gave the referee the middle finger and was sent off.
Flipping someone the middle finger will not help your case.
She wore the ring on her middle finger.
The splint runs from the wrist to the middle finger.

Similar words in Italian

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Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "middle finger" in Italian?

"middle finger" in Italian is dito medio, medio. middle finger means: An offensive hand gesture made by raising the middle finger with the other fingers folded down, used to express contempt or defiance.

How do you use "middle finger" in a sentence?

Example: "He gave the referee the middle finger and was sent off." In Italian, "middle finger" is dito medio, medio.

Are there other ways to say "middle finger" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "middle finger": dito medio, medio.

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