V SIGN Definition & Meaning

V sign

V-sign

(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
a similar gesture with the palm outwards meaning victory or peace

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Origin of V sign¹

First recorded in 1940–45

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Not only that, but Gower had been captured by the TV cameras of News at 10 making the V sign behind his back to a heckler in the crowd.

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The Russians arrive in a stolen van daubed with the V sign used by Russian forces and the words Tank Spetsnaz in black paint.

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If this V sign means that to those now engaged in this great conflict, then let we colored Americans adopt the double V V for a double victory.

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In the image, he is sitting astride a dead horse, talking on his phone and flashing a V sign at the camera.

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Thae later bowed deeply and waved his hands with his fingers making V signs.

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