V-sign ˈV-sign /ˈviː.saɪn/ noun [C]
1 F0 UK a sign meaning victory or peace that is made by holding up the first two fingers of one hand in the shape of a V, while the thumb and other fingers are folded down and face out → COMPARE PEACE SIGN(Cf. ↑peace sign)Thesaurus+: ↑Gestures with the hands or arms2 F0 (ALSO two fingers) UK OFFENSIVE a similar sign, made with the back of the hand facing out, used for expressing extreme dislike or anger towards someone: » The driver shouted rudely at the cyclist and gave her a/the V-sign.Thesaurus+: ↑Gestures with the hands or arms |