a sign of victory formed by the raised index and middle fingers.
this sign used as an indication of approval.
(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
First recorded in 1940–45
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It was Reem who carried Siwar off the bus onto Jordanian soil, forming her fingers into a V sign as she came.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2025
Arcidiacono flashed the V sign as he snapped a selfie with Jenkins as confetti fluttered around them.
From Fox News ● Mar. 13, 2022
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 ● Feb. 1, 2022
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 ● Mar. 2, 2021
Occasionally when hidden from guards, they would give us a "V" sign.
From Blood Brothers A Medic's Sketch Book by Rohlfing, Sam
She was clearly excited, giving a V-sign in her selfie.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 13, 2023
It was the equivalent of a V-sign cheerfully flashed at his critics.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 22, 2019
Seven years ago, footage showing her making a V-sign at a fellow Tory over what she saw as a rude remark about her age went viral online.
From BBC ● Nov. 26, 2018
Tony Pulis has been emitting a small cloud of steam from the adjustable nape of his baseball cap every time he thinks about Dave Kitson flashing him a V-sign against Chelsea.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 30, 2010
Wilcox flashed me a V-sign and slid off for another battle.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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