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peace sign

American

noun

a sign representing “peace,” made by extending the forefinger and middle finger upward in a V -shape with the palm turned outward.

peace sign British

noun

a gesture made with the palm of the hand outwards and the index and middle fingers raised in a V See also V-sign

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Etymology

Origin of peace sign

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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“Don’t worry, be happy,” Maduro said at an event in the capital of Caracas, wearing a sombrero and flashing a peace sign as he sang along to the Bobby McFerrin classic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

By her account, the Volkswagen cut her off and its driver flashed her a sarcastic peace sign.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2024

I was like, well, that's not the peace sign.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2024

At one point during the Mass, the worshippers turned to one another at the priests’ prompting and raised two fingers in a peace sign.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2023

His arm is around my shoulders, I’m flashing a peace sign, and we both have these goofy grins on our faces.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

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