How to Pronounce "the finger"
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɪŋɡɝ
thuh FIN-ger
ðə, ði/ /fˈɪŋɡɐ
thuh FIN-guh
Definition
A rude gesture where someone raises their middle finger to insult or show anger. In English, "give someone the finger" means to make this gesture.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɪŋɡɝ
British English
ðə, ði/ /fˈɪŋɡɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh FIN-ger
UK
thuh FIN-guh
Listen in Context
He got angry and gave me the finger.
Showing the finger is very rude.
Please don’t give anyone the finger.
The driver cut me off, so I gave him the finger.