long finger en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From Middle English long fynger, longe fyngyr; by surface analysis, long + finger.
Meanings
- The middle finger.
- (Ireland, idiomatic) A state of postponement or procrastination.
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(Ireland, idiomatic) Hire purchase or credit.
Jim tries to look flash, but he buys everything on the long finger.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| long fingers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |