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forefinger

[ fawr-fing-ger, fohr- ]

noun

  1. the first finger next to the thumb.


forefinger

/ ˈ´ÚÉ”ËËŒ´Úɪŋɡə /

noun

  1. the finger next to the thumb Also calledindex finger
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of forefinger1

First recorded in 1400–50, forefinger is from the late Middle English word forefyngure. See fore-, finger
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Young male gamers had taken issue with a single frame in the trailer, in which the female character could be seen holding her thumb and forefinger close together.

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They’re lightweight, attach to your forefinger and fit comfortably in your palm, so you can carry other items and nearly forget they’re there until you need them.

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A lovingly acquired brushed-steel spoon that you can cradle between your forefinger and thumb and use to collect all your tears about everything, everyone, everywhere, because why is it all so hard?

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Cat held out her thumb and forefinger so they were almost touching.

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“I will administer a tonic to your forefinger. Our Elixir of Light.â€

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