give the bird

"Give the bird" is a slang term with multiple meanings, commonly understood in both American and British cultures.

Definition

B2Informal Communication

(informal, slang)To make a rude gesture by raising the middle finger to show anger or disrespect.

Example

He gave the bird to the driver who cut him off in traffic.

B2Performance and Public Events

(informal, UK)To boo or jeer at someone, especially a performer, to express disapproval.

Example

The audience gave the bird to the comedian after a series of bad jokes.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "give the bird":

call bird have a bird flip the bird shoot a bird give the finger dead bird give it to someone give it large give about spit feathers go-away bird sing like a bird hand it to let someone have it