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• V sign
  V sign

  noun

  a sign of victory formed by the raised index and middle fingers.
• V-sign
  V-sign

  noun

  (in Britain) an offensive gesture made by sticking up the index and middle fingers with the palm of the hand inwards as an indication of contempt, defiance, etc

V sign

American  

noun

1. a sign of victory formed by the raised index and middle fingers.

2. this sign used as an indication of approval.

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V-sign British  

noun

1. (in Britain) an offensive gesture made by sticking up the index and middle fingers with the palm of the hand inwards as an indication of contempt, defiance, etc

2. a similar gesture with the palm outwards meaning victory or peace

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Etymology

Origin of V sign

First recorded in 1940–45