the finger

Noun

idiomatic singular singular-only uncountable

(idiomatic, singular only) An obscene gesture, typically consisting of extending the middle finger at somebody.

Japanese Meaning

中指を立てることで相手に対する侮辱や挑発の意思を伝える行為

When the argument escalated, he gave him the finger and walked away.

口論がエスカレートすると、彼は相手に中指を立てて立ち去った。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic, singular only) An obscene gesture, typically consisting of extending the middle finger at somebody.