(now rare) To give vent (to), to let loose (unrestrained feelings, emotions etc.).

(idiomatic, intransitive or transitive) To respond to an insult, accusation, or falsehood by saying the offender is lying, particularly in the context of provoking a challenge to a duel.

(idiomatic) To attach importance to. / (idiomatic) To improve the credibility or legitimacy of.

(slang) To care; mind; consider important.

(archaic) To suckle; to give milk from the breast (to).

present participle of give the finger

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of give the finger

(colloquial) To beat up or punish someone. / (colloquial) To put up a good fight against someone. / (colloquial) To have sexual relations with someone.

(slang, UK, Australia, chiefly in the negative) To care about something; to give a damn.

(colloquial) Stop doing that; stop nagging, complaining, or otherwise being a nuisance.