Forefinger/ˈfɔːrfɪŋɡər/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Gestures In many cultures, pointing with your forefinger can be considered rude. Instead of pointing with his forefinger, he gestured with his whole hand. Pro Tip 2/3Physical Description The forefinger is typically longer than the thumb and shorter than the middle finger. She wore a ring sized specially for her forefinger. Pro Tip 3/3Common Usage Forefinger is often used when precise actions are needed, like pressing small buttons. He used his forefinger to dial the tiny numbers on the lock.