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V sign

noun

  1. a sign of victory formed by the raised index and middle fingers.
  2. this sign used as an indication of approval.

V-sign

noun

  1. (in Britain) an offensive gesture made by sticking up the index and middle fingers with the palm of the hand inwards as an indication of contempt, defiance, etc
  2. a similar gesture with the palm outwards meaning victory or peace

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Word History and Origins

Origin of V sign1

First recorded in 1940–45

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Example Sentences

As soon as we'd raise our voices or show the V sign, they would beat us to kill.

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