# forefinger

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈfɔːˌfɪŋ.ɡə/ · frequency rank #60,814

## Definitions
1. The index finger: the first finger next to the thumb.

## Etymology
Mid-15th century, from Middle English forefyngure; equivalent to fore- + finger.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/forefinger