thumbed

Meanings

• Verb

  To touch or feel something with the thumb, often as a sign of approval or acknowledgment.

  - "He thumbed through the pages of the old book."
  - "The hitchhiker thumbed for a ride."
  - "The referee signaled the goal by raising his thumb."

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Synonyms

browse , leaf , page , peruse

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Variants

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thumb , thumb her nose , thumb his nose , thumb its nose , thumb my nose , thumb one's nose , thumb our nose , thumb our noses , thumb their nose , thumb their noses , thumb your nose , thumbed , thumbed one's nose , thumbed one's nose (at) , thumbing , thumbing one's nose , thumbing one's nose (at) , thumbs , thumbs one's nose , thumbs one's nose (at) , green thumb , green thumbs , green-thumbed , thumb through , thumbed through , thumbing through , thumbs through

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to touch with the thumb'. From Old English thumbian.

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Trivia

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1. Thumbing was also a common method of hitchhiking before the widespread use of automobiles.

2. The 'thumbs up' sign is used as a victory sign in various cultures, including ancient Rome and Greece.

3. The 'thumbs down' gesture, which is the opposite of approval, is believed to have originated from ancient Rome as a way to express disapproval in the gladiatorial games.

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Related Concepts

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1. Approval sign: A gesture or symbol used to express approval or agreement, such as the 'thumbs up' sign.

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Culture

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Thumbing has been used as a sign of approval in various cultures, such as giving a 'thumbs up' to indicate 'all is well' or 'good job'. In literature, thumbing is mentioned in works like 'Moby Dick' and 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'.

How to Memorize "thumbed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of touching or feeling something with your thumb.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'thumbed' with the idea of approval or acknowledgment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Thumbs up for approval'.

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