I prefer word of finger over calling on the phone.
word of finger
idiomInterpersonal communication by digital media, especially using keyboard devices.
Origin
disputed originBy analogy with word of mouth.
Most of our team communication happens through word of finger on the company messaging app.
In the modern workplace, the traditional meeting has largely been replaced by the rapid, constant exchange of word of finger across various digital platforms.
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all fingers and thumbs
Of a person, clumsy or awkward.
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bad word
A vulgar word.
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breathe a word
To divulge even part of a secret (usually used with a negative).
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burn one's fingers
To harm oneself; to suffer consequences of one's actions.
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dicky
[Cockney slang]word
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dirty word
The name of a topic that a person prefers not to hear or discuss.
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empty words
Any type of talk with little meaning; a message that seems to contain meaningful content but is actually vapid.
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fat finger
A supposed cause of typographical errors, especially keyboard errors, caused from erroneous key presses or typing errors on touchscreen devices.
Last updated April 17, 2026