middle finger in Latin
middle finger in Latin is digitus medius, digitus tertius — 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 Latin
digitus medius
The finger between the forefinger and the ring finger.
digitus tertius
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."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Latin.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Latin meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Latin
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 Latin
Common Latin translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "middle finger" in Latin?
"middle finger" in Latin is digitus medius, digitus tertius. 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 Latin, "middle finger" is digitus medius, digitus tertius.
Are there other ways to say "middle finger" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "middle finger": digitus medius, digitus tertius.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
