give the bird

give the bird
give (someone) the bird
informal
1 or flip (someone) the bird US : to make an offensive gesture at someone by pointing the middle finger upward while keeping the other fingers folded down

He flipped them the bird. [=gave them the finger]

2 Brit : to loudly shout at, laugh at, or boo someone (such as a performer) in order to show disapproval

The audience gave him the bird.

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