Meaning & Definition of word "Finger"

Finger

/ˈfɪŋɡər/

1. Any of the five extending from the hand, typically used for grasping or manipulating objects.
- Example: She pointed at the sky with her finger.
2. A unit of measurement equivalent to one-twelfth of a foot.
- Example: He measured the cloth and found it to be two fingers wide.
3. A sign or signal made with the finger.
- Example: He raised a finger to indicate he wanted to speak.

1. To touch or direct attention towards something using one’s finger.
- Example: She fingered the pages of the book gently.
2. To accuse or inform on someone.
- Example: He was fingered by a witness in the case.

Old English fīnger, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch vinger and German Finger.

finger in the pie:

To be involved in something.

to give someone the finger:

To make an obscene gesture.

a finger to the wind:

An indication of what the public thinks.

thumb:

The short, thick digit on the side of the hand.

index finger:

The finger next to the thumb, often used for pointing.

little finger:

The smallest finger of the hand.

Meaning: To finger someone

Example Sentence: He was fingerin' the guy who stole the car.

Meaning: Fingerbang

Example Sentence: They were fingerbanging at the party.