forefinger

American  

[fawr-fing-ger, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌfɪŋ gər, ˈfoʊr- /

noun

1. the first finger next to the thumb.

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forefinger British  

/ ˈfɔːˌfɪŋɡə /

noun

1. Also called: index finger.  the finger next to the thumb

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Etymology

Origin of forefinger

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

Example Sentences

He smoothed his moustache with his thumb and forefinger.

From Literature

His face turned serious, he tapped the paper gently with his forefinger.

From Literature

Two weeks later, Hess held his thumb and forefinger in the shape of an “L” to his forehead after his first qualifying run.

From Los Angeles Times

Mustaine says, rubbing a forefinger over his black knit cap that hides his leonine locks.

From Los Angeles Times

Jonah glared at his sister; he pressed his thumb and forefinger together and drew them across his lips, the universal sign for Shut up!

From Literature