forefinger

[ fawr-fing-ger, fohr- ]

noun

1. the first finger next to the thumb.

forefinger

/ ˈfɔːˌfɪŋɡə /

noun

1. the finger next to the thumb Also calledindex finger

Word History and Origins

Origin of forefinger¹

First recorded in 1400–50, forefinger is from the late Middle English word forefyngure. See fore-, finger

Example Sentences

Place your hand on one edge of the skin, and using your thumb and forefinger, pinch the edge of the skin and lift it off the meat.

From Washington Post

The glove has ­touchscreen-compatible panels on the thumb and forefinger.

From Outside Online

The emphasis was his: a high quivering shout, a forefinger stabbing upward.

From The Daily Beast

There is more of the uplifted forefinger and the reiterated point than I should have allowed myself in an essay.

From Project Gutenberg

A muscle twitched in his corded neck; Arnold eased his long frame into a chair, rubbed thumb and forefinger at his eyes.

From Project Gutenberg

Then Sogrange's voice and the beat of his forefinger upon the table stiffened him into sudden alertness.

From Project Gutenberg

The garon laughed; held up one hand, with the forefinger crooked.

From Project Gutenberg

Meanwhile Carie talked busily to herself, gesticulating with one small forefinger.

From Project Gutenberg