V sign
noun
a sign of victory formed by the raised index and middle fingers.
this sign used as an indication of approval.
Origin of V sign
1First recorded in 1940–45
Words Nearby V sign
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How to use V sign in a sentence
As soon as we'd raise our voices or show the V sign, they would beat us to kill.
British Dictionary definitions for 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
a similar gesture with the palm outwards meaning victory or peace
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