flip/give/shoot somebody the bird
flip (one) the bird
To raise the middle finger (a rude gesture of anger or displeasure) at one. What are you flipping me the bird for, I didn't even say anything insulting! I flipped my brother the bird after he said that he'd never seen a worse basketball player than me.
See also: bird, flip
give (one) the bird
1. To raise the middle finger (a rude gesture of anger or displeasure) at one. The phrase "flip (one) the bird" is also commonly used. What are you giving me the bird for, I didn't even say anything insulting! I gave my brother the bird after he said that he'd never seen a worse basketball player than me.
2. To boo or otherwise vocalize disapproval of a performer or athlete. The crowd gave that player the bird after he dropped the ball.
See also: bird, give
shoot (one) the bird
To raise the middle finger (a rude gesture of anger or displeasure) at one. The phrase "flip (one) the bird" is also commonly used. What are you shooting me the bird for, I didn't even say anything insulting! I shot my brother the bird after he said that he'd never seen a worse basketball player than me.
See also: bird, shoot
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
flip/give/shoot somebody the ˈbird
(American English, slang) make a rude sign at somebody with your middle fingerSee also: bird, flip, give, shoot, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- flip (one) the bird
- flip someone the bird
- give (one) the bird
- give someone the bird
- shoot (one) the bird
- do bird
- dicky
- (not) a dicky bird
- not a dicky bird
- bird watcher