V sign
noun
a sign of victory formed by the raised index and middle fingers.
V sign
Americannoun
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a sign of victory formed by the raised index and middle fingers.
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this sign used as an indication of approval.
V-sign
British
noun
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(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
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a similar gesture with the palm outwards meaning victory or peace
Etymology
Origin of V sign
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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Local Spanish television station El Faro broadcast footage showing young people, including a 14-year-old girl, making the "V" sign for victory sign after crossing into the European nation.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
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 ● May 18, 2023
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
Occasionally when hidden from guards, they would give us a "V" sign.
From Blood Brothers A Medic's Sketch Book by Sam Rohlfing
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
But it's no "V-sign" to England, Amis says.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 2, 2012
Wilcox flashed me a V-sign and slid off for another battle.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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