"word of finger" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: By analogy with word of mouth. Etymology templates: {{m|en|word of mouth}} word of mouth Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} word of finger (uncountable)
  1. Interpersonal communication by digital media, especially using keyboard devices. Tags: uncountable Related terms: TGIF
    Sense id: en-word_of_finger-en-noun-9SdPTt1n Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "2009 May 19, Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Welsh Affairs Committee, Digital inclusion in Wales: thirteenth report of session 2008-09, page 84",
          "text": "We used to call it \"word-of-mouth\" but that is a bit old-fashioned; but you know what I mean. It gets around the community. / Alun Michael: Word of finger, perhaps! / Mr Murphy: The message gets around locally at ward level in local government terms, if you like",
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