flip someone the bird

flip (one) the bird

To raise the middle finger (a rude gesture of anger or displeasure) at one. What are you flipping me the bird for, I didn't even say anything insulting! I flipped my brother the bird after he said that he'd never seen a worse basketball player than me. The player got in trouble when cameras caught him flipping an opponent the bird.

See also: bird, flip

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flip someone the bird

stick your middle finger up at someone as a sign of contempt or anger. US informal

1994 Washington Post Magazine We could simultaneously honour America, break the law and flip the bird to all the do-gooders.

See also: bird, flip, someone

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flip someone the bird

tv. to give someone the finger; to display the digitus impudicus to someone. Max flipped the cop the bird—and that was just the wrong thing to do.

See also: bird, flip, someone

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