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

Example Sentences

Not only that, but Gower had been captured by the TV cameras of News at 10 making the V sign behind his back to a heckler in the crowd.

From BBC

The Russians arrive in a stolen van daubed with the V sign used by Russian forces and the words Tank Spetsnaz in black paint.

From BBC

If this V sign means that to those now engaged in this great conflict, then let we colored Americans adopt the double V V for a double victory.

From Salon

In the image, he is sitting astride a dead horse, talking on his phone and flashing a V sign at the camera.

From New York Times

Thae later bowed deeply and waved his hands with his fingers making V signs.

From Washington Times