Chinese middle finger in English

Forms: Chinese middle fingers [plural] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: 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. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|Chinese|middle finger}} Chinese + middle finger Head templates: {{en-noun}} Chinese middle finger (plural Chinese middle fingers)

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"Chinese middle finger" meaning in English

Noun

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