two-fingered

two-fingered
   involving a vulgar gesture
   The Latins use a single digit:
    I must find something else first before I give the Captain the two-fingered farewell. (B. Forbes, 1989 — he was seeking other employment)

How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. . 2014.

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