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Snarf Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

The Pointing Finger

Is there a difference or preference between referring to the finger by the thumb as the forefinger or the index finger?

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Snarf Is there a difference or preference Not that I'm aware of. 6 Google hits This doesn't always prove anything.

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SnarfIs there a difference or preference
Not that I'm aware of.

"forefinger" 3.5 million Google hits
"index finger" 8.6 Google hits

This doesn't always prove anything.
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Snarf Is there a difference or preference between referring to the finger by the thumb as the forefinger or the index finger?Thanks.
I always say index finger. (AmE)

Maybe it's different elsewhere.

CJ
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Hi,

I very seldom speak of a specific finger. I don't remember the last time I did.

Clive
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CliveHi,I very seldom speak of a specific finger. I don't remember the last time I did.Clive
These days, actions speak louder than words.
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