An Indian burn is the act of one person grasping another by the forearm, with both hands positioned next to one another, and proceeding to twist the skin of the forearm in opposite directions. It can be painful, and is usually performed by rambunctious children at play. The name Indian burn alludes to the notion that Native Americans are 'red men,' and comes from the fact that the procedure renders the victim's skin red.

See also noogie, Chinese finger torture.