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Chinese middle finger

Chinese middle finger noun: an obscene gesture made by sticking up the pinky finger of a hand.

chinese middle finger: an obscene gesture made by sticking up the pinky finger of a hand
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Noun

Chinese middle finger (plural Chinese middle fingers)

  1. An obscene gesture made by sticking up the pinky finger of a hand.

Forms of Chinese middle finger

pluralChinese middle fingers

Origin of Chinese middle finger

From Chinese + middle finger. Term originated from a false rumor that the pinky finger in China is used in the same way as the middle finger.

Questions about Chinese middle finger

What does Chinese middle finger mean?
Chinese middle finger means an obscene gesture made by sticking up the pinky finger of a hand.
What part of speech is Chinese middle finger?
Chinese middle finger is a noun.
What is the plural of Chinese middle finger?
The plural of Chinese middle finger is Chinese middle fingers.

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