Phrase guide

sign of the horns

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A hand gesture in which the index and little finger are extended while the middle and ring fingers are held down with the thumb, having various meanings across cultures, and sometimes signifying cuckoldry or associated with heavy metal music.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: mano cornuta

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Japanese: コルナ (koruna) — Translations
  • Japanese: メロイックサイン (meroikku-sain) — Translations
  • Korean: 사인 오브 더 혼스 (sain obeu deo honseu) — Translations
  • Swedish: djävulstecken — Translations