What does the extended middle finger gesture mean? Finger gestures and their meaning

This gesture in Russia and America is used to non-verbally convey the meaning of the word “OK”. But it takes on a completely different meaning in Brazil, where a similar arrangement of fingers signifies an invitation to sexual intercourse as a passive partner. This gesture is also suitable for expressing rage and irritation in France, Belgium and Latin America, where the insult is “zero” or “nothing.” In Japan, this is a symbol of money; the rounded shape of the fingers resembles a coin. In Cyprus, the gesture denotes homosexuals.

"SHAKA"

In Hawaii, this gesture is used in many situations: when greeting and goodbye, expressing gratitude and as an invitation to surf. This gesture is used to greet not only surfers, but also skydivers and jiu-jitsu fighters. It also means the expression Hang Loose- “relax”, is perceived as a symbol of friendship and understanding between participants of different subcultures.

In Russia, "Shaka" has nothing to do with greeting. The gesture can mean talking on the phone - in this case, the little finger should be pointed down. Or an offer to drink, if accompanied by a characteristic tilting of the hand. Finally, it can mean offering to smoke drugs by placing your little finger to your mouth.

"FAK"

The middle finger symbolizes the penis, the clenched fingers symbolize the seminal glands. One of the most ancient gestures, which serves as a direct insult or a rude demand to leave the gesticulator alone. In ancient Rome this gesture was called digitus impudicus- “shameless”, “obscene”, “offensive finger”. The ancient Greeks used this gesture as a direct reference to the male genitals, and it was perceived as a threat of anal rape.

"KUKISH"

Considered an offensive gesture. Its main meanings are the naked head of the male penis, intercourse, and in Russia it is also an analogue of the phrase “you will not get anything.” The gesture was used as a phallic symbol by the ancient Romans and was used to create amulets. In Rus', the “kukish” was used to ward off evil spirits, while it remained an obscene symbol. Belief in the protective properties of the “cookie” was based on the sexlessness of spirits and demons, who avoided any sexual hints, including this gesture, as an image of sexual intercourse. When meeting people who were notorious, the “fig” was shown over the left shoulder or between the legs. It was also used when meeting with sorcerers - it was believed that the gesture would neutralize their power.

In Portugal, Sicily and Sardinia, this gesture is known as an ancient means of protection against the evil eye. In Brazil it is used to wish good luck. In Italy it means the female genital organ. In Arab countries and Turkey, showing a “fig” means inflicting a severe sexual insult. In Germany it means offering to have sex. In Japan, prostitutes used this figure to attract clients, showing that they were now free.

"THUMBS UP"

In Russia, this gesture means “everything is very good.” On the roads of Europe and America it means hitchhiking. For divers, a thumbs up means an order to immediately ascend. In Iran, this is the equivalent of “fak”. In Turkey and Greece it is considered a display of a phallic symbol and an insult. In Saudi Arabia it also has an offensive meaning, and if rotated with a raised finger, it means the expression “get out of here.”

"VICTORIA"

The "Victoria" gesture means victory if the back of the hand is turned towards the person showing. If the hand is turned towards him with the palm, the gesture becomes rude - this is a demand to be silent. In the same situation in Great Britain and Ireland, this is one of the analogues of “fak”. It's a popular selfie gesture in Asia, thanks to a viral ad campaign by a camera maker.

In the second half of the 60s, the gesture became popular among hippies - it denoted the letter V - Vietnam, and denoted the demand to stop the war, becoming a symbol of pacifism.

"I LOVE YOU"

A popular gesture in America indicating the phrase I love you, "I love you". Letter I- this is the little finger raised up, the letter L made up of the thumb and index finger, the letter Y- from the little finger and thumb. This gesture is often used by American celebrities and politicians, such as Richard Dawson, Barack Obama and Hilary Clinton. This gesture is not common in Russia.

"GOAT"

In pop culture, the "goat" is a symbol of unity. In the Russian language of the deaf and dumb, this gesture means the letter “Y”.

The “goat” gesture is also a sacred symbol. The index finger was believed to be associated with Jupiter, and the little finger with Mercury. In Greek mythology, Jupiter is the god of the sky, lightning and thunder, Mercury is the god of trade and theft, who also escorts the souls of the dead to the underworld. With the help of the “goat,” people asked the gods for protection and help in ensuring that the soul of their loved one reached the kingdom of the dead safely. In Europe and Asia, for many centuries, the gesture protected against evil - the evil eye and witches - as an analogue of spitting over the shoulder. The figures guarding the Egyptian mummies are holding a “goat”, which means that a terrible curse awaits the robbers. In Italy, the symbol is superstitious in nature - for example, a “goat” must be shown if you encounter a hearse along the way, otherwise trouble will inevitably occur.

In Russia, it can be threatening in nature if the little finger and index finger are pointed at the interlocutor. Came from prison culture, where this gesture meant a threat to gouge out the eyes.

Pay attention to the other person during the conversation. How often does he gesture to accompany his speech? How emotional is he doing this? What actions do your fingers slip through?

Many people use their hands during a conversation to add more emotion to their speech. Sometimes, with the help of finger gestures, you can understand what mood a person is in or what he really wants to convey to his interlocutor.

Raised palm

In most countries, a raised palm indicates a stop signal. This use is used during a conversation to stop the interlocutor.

The second designation is “greeting” or “farewell”, when the palm is raised up for a short time. But among the peoples of Greece, this is an offensive gesture, after which conflict will immediately follow.

Connecting the fingertips of both hands

When the interlocutor puts his fingertips together, you can immediately understand that he is filled with calmness and confidence in himself and his knowledge. Such people are stingy with emotions and very balanced.

The gesture also denotes a moment of reflection and decision making. In this interpretation, it was used several hundred years ago in judicial sessions.

Crossed index and middle fingers

In many Western countries for good luck. In Russia, this gesture corresponds to two meanings: for good luck and as a reversal of one’s words. When a person makes any promise that he does not intend to keep or his speech is unreliable, then he keeps his fingers crossed behind his back in order to “relieve himself of all responsibility” for what he said.

But in the Vatican, by showing this gesture to the interlocutor, a person insults him, since in this country such an interlacing of fingers means the female genital organs.

Calling gesture with index finger

In Russia, as well as in many European and Western countries, an outstretched and curving index finger is used to call someone, but it is considered a “slang” symbol and is not used in cultural communication. In Asian countries, this gesture is prohibited. In the Philippines, dogs are called in this way, so its use in relation to a person is humiliating and insulting.

Kukish

This sign is interpreted differently in different countries. So, among the residents of Russia this is an expression of refusal, and in a rude form. But for Brazilians, on the contrary, it is a symbol of goodwill, who are wished good health and good luck. Therefore, it is used quite often in this country.

Middle finger

This gesture is obscene and offensive in most civilized countries. It symbolizes the male genital organs, and the middle finger was used in this designation back in the days of the ancient Romans.

Fist

When all the fingers on one or both hands are pressed against the palm, that is, clenched, it means that the person is hostile.

The emergence of finger gestures

The use of fingers during conversation or separately from it began to exist many centuries ago, even during the formation of civilization. Gestures were especially often used in religions.

Christians used finger movements and folding them into various plexuses during reading prayers and worship.

For Muslims, each phalanx of the fingers, as well as the palm, is endowed with a letter of the alphabet.

In France, when various secret societies were organized, members of these societies communicated using finger and hand gestures. Moreover, the gestures were known only to them and were secret.

In Chinese medicine, the entire body was treated using fingers, pressing on special points. Therefore, in Asian countries, hands are also a symbol of health, and gesticulating offensive signs with them is prohibited.

Over time, the use of fingers as a way of communication took root in public life and began to be supplemented with new symbols and change their meaning. Nowadays, most people use this method of communication, sometimes unconsciously, expressing their emotional outburst.

For people with disabilities, this is the only way to interact with the outside world. Therefore, finger gestures cannot be ignored when communicating.

Middle finger- the third, middle of five, finger on the human hand.

The middle finger is the longest on the hand. The tip of the middle finger is the extreme point of the outstretched arm, so the middle finger is taken into account when determining some units of measurement related to anatomy (span, elbow, etc.)

In many cultures, showing the middle finger is a particularly obscene gesture, see middle finger (gesture).

When playing the piano it is indicated by the number 3, on string instruments - by the number 2.

In Spanish, the middle finger is literally called the “finger of the heart.” In Hebrew, the name of the middle finger coincides with the name of the measure of length “cubit”.

In some cultures, the middle finger represents limitation. The finger is believed to limit the skills that the other 4 fingers provide.

Where did it come from to show the middle finger and send everyone to hell.

The middle finger, or fak (from the English fuck) is an indecent gesture consisting in the fact that the middle finger rises up or forward, and the other four fingers are pressed against the palm. The middle finger, in this case, acts as a phallic symbol. Sometimes the thumb is not pressed against the palm, but placed to the side, but the essence of the gesture does not change.
The gesture serves as a pure insult or a rude request to be left alone, to “get rid of” (in particular, the middle finger is placed on the camera lens, demanding to stop filming). In English-speaking countries, the verbal equivalent of this gesture is the curse word fuck you!

There are references to an obscene gesture with a finger already in antiquity, by Aristophanes in the comedy “Clouds” and by the Romans (lat. digitus impudicus). The French chronicler Jean Froissart writes that the British showed the middle finger to the French during the Hundred Years' War. In 1976, US Vice President Nelson Rockefeller gave the middle finger to a booing crowd.
The middle finger among football fans is known as the Effenberg gesture: German footballer Stefan Effenberg showed the middle finger to fans in response to insults and whistles at the 1994 FIFA World Cup, after which he was expelled from the national team and played only two friendly matches four years later. . It is curious that in the footballer’s homeland, Germany, such a gesture (German: Stinkefinger) can officially result in a fine being imposed by law.

This gesture has a number of equivalents. For example, in Iran, an analogue of this gesture is a gesture with a clenched fist and protruding thumb. It is still used in Italy to mean good or bad.
The gesture also has an analogue in Sri Lanka, which is performed by clenching the palm turned upward into a fist and sticking the index finger up.
It is curious that in Great Britain and Ireland the analogue is a modified “victory” gesture, in which the index and middle fingers raised up form the letter V, the thumb, ring and little fingers are pressed against the palm, and the hand is turned with the back side towards the person to whom the gesture is addressed.
An existing urban legend claims that during the Hundred Years' War, the French cut off the middle and index fingers of captured English and Welsh archers. Thus, they could not use the bow to shoot at the French. After the Battle of Agincourt, the victorious British showed their middle and index fingers to the French, demonstrating that they were in place. According to another version of this legend, before this battle the French threatened to defeat the British, and especially boasted of crossbowmen as their main striking force (the crossbow release is pressed with the middle finger). After the French lost the battle, the British mockingly reminded them of their boast by giving them the middle fingers. This legend also talks about the appearance of the “Victory” sign.

What do the index and middle fingers raised up mean?

Responder

The first answer was good and correct, but it’s a pity that it’s not of high quality (there are no 200 characters), so no one gets credit for the question.

I will try to correct this situation.

We most often see this gesture on our television screens - it is shown by athletes or other participants in competitions (KVN, Golos, etc.) who achieved victory in competitions.

This is an international sign, understandable to all nations - V - Victoria or Victory.

By the way, for complete accuracy, I would like to note that the second version of the previously given answer cannot be considered accurate, since fingers to the throat (forks) cannot be considered fingers raised up (they are in a horizontal position).

Vladimir09854

The index and middle fingers raised upward form the Roman numeral five “V” or the letter “V” of the English alphabet.

The letter V stands for Victory, which in English means victory.

Surely you have seen, when athletes win some competition, they make such a gesture for spectators or television cameras.

On May 9th, often when a military parade is shown, joyful citizens wave their hands, making such gestures of victory.

I also want to note one nuance. Some people mean peace when they make this gesture. These are pacifists.

I also want to draw your attention to the fact that Jesus Christ is depicted with a similar gesture on many icons. I think that the pacifists took this gesture from the icons of Jesus Christ. See for yourself.

Is it really a similar gesture?

And now a picture for comparison.

And now a picture to make you smile :)

What does the 2 finger gesture mean: index and middle?

What does such a gesture mean? Where did you come from?

This gesture is truly international. Even people who do not speak English know this cheerful and playful word - victory!

I don't know when this gesture was first shown. But it is so successful and appropriate in a situation when a person is overwhelmed with delight and jubilation - Victory! I don't think anything more significant will be offered in the near future.

Marina Kurdyukova

Gestures can mean different things in different countries. This gesture means victory in most countries, but I don’t remember in which country it means, I want two girls of easy virtue. There was such an embarrassment with some American civil servant. He was riding in a car and greeted people in a foreign country, and the next morning the newspapers were full of headlines about the indecent behavior of the American ambassador

Mirra-mi

Those who watched the qualifying round of the TV project “Voice 4” used this gesture - 2 fingers, index and middle, palm facing outward - when Grigory Leps turned to the contestant. This tin means victory by showing the letter V from the word victory.

This gesture represents the letter V of the Latin alphabet, which begins the word “victory” in English (Victory). Used in appropriate cases when a person wants to show that he has won. Shown with the palm facing forward. The same figure, but with the palm facing backwards, is used in our country to show the number “two”. But in England they will be offended by this gesture, since it is considered very indecent.

Fox-nasa

This gesture is customary to denote Victory, which in Latin spelling begins with the letter “V” from the word Victory - victory. It is also customary for monarchs to use this gesture to greet their subjects, their people, which is also a kind of victory. And recently there has also been a gesture from the singing competition “The Voice” in the English version of Voice. And another less popular option is the designation of the Arabic numeral 11 or the Roman numeral II, i.e. 2.

Pro100th

If you search the Internet, you can find a definition of this figure of two fingers and basically it will mean victory.

But today’s youth have more often begun to use this as a greeting and farewell, just like that, in photographs or when they can’t say it, there’s no point in shouting, they show these two forked fingers.

The gesture is called "Victoria" (victory hand) and means victory. The gesture is shown with two fingers (index and middle), the remaining fingers are bent, and the hand is usually raised up.

A gesture common all over the world. There is a version that it dates back to the time of the Hundred Years War (XIV-XV centuries).

Dolfanika

The gesture is very famous. denotes victory. Two fingers apart are very reminiscent of the letter V, which is Victoria. that is, victory. But many are interested in the gesture when the index and middle fingers are together, and not open.

I would just like to know about two fingers folded together, and not open apart.

Asyushka

I heard that this is Victoria's victory. But I know not only about victory, but also about Peace (hippies seem to greet each other with this gesture and say goodbye).

In any case, a good gesture that does not carry any negativity.

In some countries, the gesture may not be decent, but what I don’t know, I don’t know.

Stalonevich

Many people use this gesture in a completely different way, with a completely different meaning that this gesture was endowed with earlier. In fact, a gesture with two fingers will mean “Victoria”, that is, it means “victory” in another way.

0 People use many gestures in their everyday communication, regardless of their will. Some of them are perceived by interlocutors rather indifferently, others positively, but there are those that cause an extreme degree of indignation. We will talk about one of these in this short article, this Middle finger You can read what the gesture means a little lower. Our resource site was created to make it easier for you to decipher incomprehensible expressions, words and symbols. Therefore, be sure to add this site, useful in every sense, to your bookmarks.
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So let's continue What does the middle finger gesture mean??

Middle finger gesture- abbreviated as “Fak”, expresses an extremely negative attitude towards another person

Many people are convinced that the roots of this gesture come from Hundred Years' War when French soldiers threatened to cut off the fingers of English archers who were captured during the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. After that incident, before each battle, the British raised their middle fingers to show that they could still shoot a yew bow.

In fact, this story is complete nonsense. The reason for the appearance of the middle finger gesture is that it looks like a penis, and the fingers folded on both sides look like shriveled eggs. Below is a quote from anthropologist Desmond Morris:

"This is one of the most ancient gestures of insult. The middle finger is the penis, and the curled fingers on either side are the testicles. By making this gesture, you are offering a phallic symbol to someone. It is saying, 'This is the phallus,' which you are offering to people, which is a very ancient representation of the male sexual organ."

Elizabeth King, writing an article for the magazine " Complex" (a youth social media that covers the latest trends in style, art graphics, sneakers, and also publishes various sporting events), draws certain conclusions.

"In ancient Rome, showing the middle finger was a clear and overt threat. In Latin, this gesture was called "digitus impudicus", which can be translated as "unholy finger". This gesture was a symbol showing that you intended to stab your opponent to death."

She also refers to the famous anecdote about the Greek biographer Diogenes, who challenged the politician Demosthenes by raising his middle finger and shouting, “There comes the demagogue of Athens!”

Another early example of the use of a bird in a phallic context is The Clouds, a 2,500-year-old play by the Greek writer Aristophanes. At some point during the game, the main character Strepsiades, a citizen of Athens whose son's passion for gambling has forced him into debt, flips Socrates' bird during an argument. “When I was a boy, that’s what the number meant!” Strepsiades says to the philosopher before showing his middle finger.

Aristophanes was almost certainly aware that this gesture was being interpreted as a reference to the penis. Socrates apparently understood him perfectly. " You're just a rude buffoon", he replies.

After reading this short article, you learned What does the Middle finger gesture mean?, and now you can always adequately respond to such blasphemy.

As you might have guessed, we're not big fans of this gesture!

The middle finger, or fak (from the English fuck) is an indecent gesture consisting in the fact that the middle finger is raised up or forward, and the other four fingers are pressed against the palm. The middle finger, in this case, acts as a phallic symbol. Sometimes the thumb is not pressed against the palm, but placed to the side, but the essence of the gesture does not change.

The gesture serves as a pure insult or a rude request to be left alone, to “get rid of” (in particular, the middle finger is placed on the camera lens, demanding to stop filming). In English-speaking countries, the verbal equivalent of this gesture is the curse word fuck you!

There are references to an obscene gesture with a finger already in antiquity, by Aristophanes in the comedy “Clouds” and by the Romans (lat. digitus impudicus). The French chronicler Jean Froissart writes that the British showed the middle finger to the French during the Hundred Years' War. In 1976, US Vice President Nelson Rockefeller gave the middle finger to a booing crowd.

The middle finger among football fans is known as the Effenberg gesture: German footballer Stefan Effenberg showed the middle finger to fans in response to insults and whistles at the 1994 FIFA World Cup, after which he was expelled from the national team and played only two friendly matches four years later. . It is curious that in the footballer’s homeland, Germany, such a gesture (German: Stinkefinger) can officially result in a fine being imposed by law.

This gesture has a number of equivalents. For example, in Iran, an analogue of this gesture is a gesture with a clenched fist and protruding thumb. It is still used in Italy to mean good or bad.
The gesture also has an analogue in Sri Lanka, which is performed by clenching the palm turned upward into a fist and sticking the index finger up.

It is curious that in Great Britain and Ireland the analogue is a modified “victory” gesture, in which the index and middle fingers raised up form the letter V, the thumb, ring and little fingers are pressed against the palm, and the hand is turned with the back side towards the person to whom the gesture is addressed.

An existing urban legend claims that during the Hundred Years' War, the French cut off the middle and index fingers of captured English and Welsh archers. Thus, they could not use the bow to shoot at the French. After the Battle of Agincourt, the victorious British showed their middle and index fingers to the French, demonstrating that they were in place. According to another version of this legend, before this battle the French threatened to defeat the British, and especially boasted of crossbowmen as their main striking force (the crossbow release is pressed with the middle finger). After the French lost the battle, the British mockingly reminded them of their boast by giving them the middle fingers. This legend also talks about the appearance of the “Victory” sign.