"Trudeau salute" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Trudeau salutes [plural]
Etymology: After former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, who made memorable use of the gesture. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Trudeau salute (plural Trudeau salutes)
  1. (Canada, euphemistic) The finger (obscene gesture). Tags: Canada, euphemistic Synonyms: Pierre Trudeau salute, Pierre Trudeau Salute, Trudeau Salute Synonyms (to give the finger): flip off, flick off, give the finger, give the middle finger, give the one finger salute

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