index finger

noun

1. forefinger.

index finger

noun

1. Also called: forefinger. the finger next to the thumb

Word History and Origins

Origin of index finger¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Steve had his thumb and index finger in a big circle.

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Called the Stream Ring and designed to be worn on the index finger, the gadget lets users capture any thoughts or ideas that come into their heads, without having to pull out their phones.

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Several small children raised an index finger - a gesture traditionally associated with Muslim prayer but hijacked by IS.

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In 2009 he was immortalised by a statue in Barnsley that depicted him raising his index finger to indicate a batsman was out.

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She also had a tattoo that read "Shhh…" on her index finger - a marking nearly identical to that on the pop singer's own index finger.

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Related Words

• forefinger 
• pointer