long finger
English edit
Etymology edit
From Middle English longe fyngyr, longue finguer.
Pronunciation edit
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Noun edit
long finger (plural long fingers)
- The middle finger.
- (idiomatic, Ireland) A state of postponement or procrastination.
- (idiomatic, Ireland) Hire purchase or credit.
- Jim tries to look flash, but he buys everything on the long finger.