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    Finger

    /ˈfɪŋɡər/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    Any of the five extending from the hand, typically used for grasping or manipulating objects.
    She pointed at the sky with her finger.
    A unit of measurement equivalent to one-twelfth of a foot.
    He measured the cloth and found it to be two fingers wide.
    A sign or signal made with the finger.
    He raised a finger to indicate he wanted to speak.
    verb
    To touch or direct attention towards something using one’s finger.
    She fingered the pages of the book gently.
    To accuse or inform on someone.
    He was fingered by a witness in the case.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    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.

    Related Words

    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.

    Slang Meanings

    To finger someone
    He was fingerin' the guy who stole the car.
    Fingerbang
    They were fingerbanging at the party.