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Thumbed: meaning, definitions and examples

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thumbed

 

[ ฮธสŒmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

showing disapproval

Thumbed refers to the act of moving or using one's thumb to achieve a particular result. It can describe the action of showing disdain or disapproval, particularly when someone turns their thumb down to signify rejection. This gesture has been prevalent in various cultures and often communicates a negative sentiment towards a performance or decision. The term can also refer to the action of swiftly looking through pages of a book or magazine using the thumb.

Synonyms

displayed, flipped, gestured

Examples of usage

  • He thumbed through the pages of the magazine.
  • She thumbed her nose at the suggestion.
Context #2 | Verb

indicating opinion

In a more colloquial context, thumbed can represent the notion of giving an opinion, especially in informal settings. For instance, to 'thumb up' means to approve of something, while 'thumb down' signifies discontent or rejection. This method of expressing opinions is widely recognized in modern media and social communications.

Synonyms

approved, disapproved, rated

Examples of usage

  • The audience thumbed up the performance.
  • He thumbed down the idea during the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "thumbed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น com dedo polegar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เค—เฅ‚เค เฅ‡ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mit dem Daumen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan ibu jari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะปัŒั†ะตะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kciukiem

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆชๆŒ‡ใง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avec le pouce

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ con el pulgar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baลŸparmakla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—„์ง€์†๊ฐ€๋ฝ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฅุจู‡ุงู… ุงู„ูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ palcem

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ palcom

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”จๆ‹‡ๆŒ‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ s palcem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ me รพumalfingri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัะฑะฐั€ะผะฐา›ะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒขแƒงแƒฃแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baลŸ barmaฤŸฤฑ ilษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ con el pulgar

Etymology

The term 'thumbed' originates from the Old English word 'รพuma', which means thumb. Its use has evolved over centuries, primarily tied to the physical action associated with the thumb. The thumb is often considered a symbol of approval or disapproval, which has led to the popular cultural gestures we see today. The verb form began to take shape in the early Middle Ages, where thumb gestures were commonly used in public arenas. Over time, it was adapted into modern English to capture the actions linked with thumbing through pages or giving a thumbs-up/thumbs-down gesture. The rich history of the word reflects not only linguistic evolution but also its cultural significance in human communication.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,670, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.