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/suÂ·piÂ·naÂ·tion/ (sooâ³pÄ­-naÂ´shun) [L. supinatio ] the act of assuming the supine position, or the state of being supine. Applied to the hand, the act of turning the palm forward (anteriorly) or upward, performed by lateral rotation of the forearm. Applied to the foot, it generally implies movements resulting in raising of the medial margin of the foot, hence of the longitudinal arch.
The insulting version of the gesture (with the palm inwards U+1F594 ð Reversed victory hand) is often compared to the offensive gesture known as the finger. The two-fingered salute, (also the forks in Australia) is commonly performed by flicking the V upwards from wrist or elbow.