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