How to Pronounce "flip the bird"
expression
FLIP thuh BURD
flip thuh BURD
Definition
To raise your middle finger toward someone as a rude and offensive gesture, meaning disrespect or anger.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɫɪp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɝd
British English
flˈɪp/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɜːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLIP thuh BURD
UK
flip thuh BURD
Listen in Context
He got angry and flipped the bird at the driver.
Please don't flip the bird at people.
It's rude to flip the bird at anyone.
My friend flipped the bird when the car cut us off.