long finger

English

Etymology

From Middle English longe fyngyr, longue finguer.

Pronunciation

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Noun

long finger (plural long fingers)

  1. The middle finger.
  2. (idiomatic, Ireland) A state of postponement or procrastination.
  3. (idiomatic, Ireland) Hire purchase or credit.
    Jim tries to look flash, but he buys everything on the long finger.

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