The meaning of the V sign is partially dependent on the manner in which the hand is positioned: If the palm of the hand faces the signer (i.e., the back of the hand faces the observer), the sign can mean: An insulting gesture in Australia, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Kingdom.
Arti dari isyarat V dapat beragam, tergantung dari posisi tangan pemberi isyarat: Jika telapak tangan menghadap ke arah pemberi isyarat (telapak tangan menghadap ke belakang), dapat berarti: Simbol dari penghinaan di Australia, Republik Irlandia, Selandia Baru, Afrika Selatan, dan Britania Raya.