👍thumb

noun
/θʌm/

Meaning

the short, thick finger on the side of the hand, used for gripping and holding things
the short thick finger of the human hand

Example Sentences

He gave a thumbs-up to show his approval.

She gave me a thumbs up to show her approval.

Example Expressions

rule of thumb

Synonyms

digit, finger, appendage, joint, extremity, pollex
Entry 1
digit, finger, appendage, joint, extremity
Entry 2
pollex

Antonyms

toe, palm

Collocations

thumb up, thumb down, rule of thumb, suck your thumb, raise your thumb, thumbs up, thumb through
Entry 1
thumb up, thumb down, rule of thumb, suck your thumb, raise your thumb
Entry 2
thumbs up, thumb through, rule of thumb

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