Klein defended his actions by noting that it was the protester who made the offensive gesture first.

It is most commonly used in Italy and the Mediterranean either for superstitious purposes or as an offensive gesture.

The reason for the outbreak was claimed to be an offensive gesture towards the Hindu deity at the temple by a member of the procession.

Showing obscene and offensive gestures is not the way any national team coach should act.

Or anything to avoid the potentially offensive gesture of actually leaving!

In comparison to the Hong Kong version, it cuts footage of strong language and offensive gestures.

Her hands came up in an instinctive offensive gesture.

Now every parent may worry their child may be making an offensive gesture when they're singing this song.

He avoided licking them; it might be an offensive gesture to the invaders.

In Brazil it is also an offensive gesture, equivalent to showing the middle finger.