Meaning of the word "give someone the finger" in English

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give someone the finger

US /ɡɪv ˈsʌm.wʌn ðə ˈfɪŋ.ɡər/
UK /ɡɪv ˈsʌm.wʌn ðə ˈfɪŋ.ɡər/
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Idiom

1.

to make an obscene gesture at someone by pointing the middle finger upwards as a sign of contempt or anger

Example:
The angry driver decided to give the other driver the finger after being cut off.
It's rude to give someone the finger.
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