V sign
noun
a sign of victory formed by the raised index and middle fingers.
this sign used as an indication of approval.
Origin of V sign
First recorded in 1940–45
British Dictionary definitions for v-sign
V-sign
noun
(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