thumbs-down

[ thuhmz-doun ]

/ ˈθʌmzˈdaʊn /

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noun Informal.

an act or instance of dissent, disapproval, etc.

Origin of thumbs-down

First recorded in 1885–90

Words nearby thumbs-down

thumbnail sketch, thumbnut, thumbpiece, thumbprint, thumbs up, thumbs-down, thumbs-up, thumbscrew, thumbstall, thumbtack, thummim

Definition for thumbs down (2 of 2)

thumb

[ thuhm ]

/ θʌm /

noun

the short, thick, inner digit of the human hand, next to the forefinger.

the corresponding digit in other animals; pollex.

the part of a glove or mitten for containing this digit.

Architecture. an ovolo or echinus molding.

verb (used with object)

to soil or wear with the thumbs in handling, as the pages of a book.

to glance through (the pages of a book, leaflet, etc.) quickly.

to play (a guitar or other instrument) with or as with the thumbs.

(of a hitchhiker) to solicit or get (a ride) by pointing the thumb in the desired direction of travel.

Origin of thumb

before 900; Middle English; Old English thūma; cognate with Dutch duim, Old Saxon, Old High German dūmo (German Daumen), Old Norse thumall; akin to Latin tumēre to swell ( tumor)

OTHER WORDS FROM thumb

thumb·less, adjective thumb·like, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for thumbs down

thumb

/ (θʌm) /

noun

the first and usually shortest and thickest of the digits of the hand, composed of two short bones Technical name: pollex Related adjective: pollical

the corresponding digit in other vertebrates

the part of a glove shaped to fit the thumb

architect another name for ovolo

all thumbs clumsy

thumbs down an indication of refusal, disapproval, or negation he gave the thumbs down on our proposal

thumbs up an indication of encouragement, approval, or acceptance

under someone's thumb at someone's mercy or command

verb

(tr) to touch, mark, or move with the thumb

to attempt to obtain (a lift or ride) by signalling with the thumb

(when intr, often foll by through) to flip the pages of (a book, magazine, etc) perfunctorily in order to glance at the contents

thumb one's nose at to deride or mock, esp by placing the thumb on the nose with fingers extended

Derived forms of thumb

thumbless, adjective thumblike, adjective

Word Origin for thumb

Old English thūma; related to Old Saxon thūma, Old High German thūmo, Old Norse thumall thumb of a glove, Latin tumēre to swell

Medical definitions for thumbs down

thumb

[ thŭm ]

n.

The short thick digit of the human hand, next to the index finger and opposable to each of the other four digits.

Idioms and Phrases with thumbs down

thumb

In addition to the idioms beginning with thumb

thumb a ride
thumb one's nose
thumbs up

also see:

all thumbs
green thumb
rule of thumb
stick out (like a sore thumb)
twiddle one's thumbs
under someone's thumb

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thumbs-down

noun Informal.

Origin of thumbs-down

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Definition for thumbs down (2 of 2)

noun

verb (used with object)

Origin of thumb

OTHER WORDS FROM thumb

British Dictionary definitions for thumbs down

noun

verb

Derived forms of thumb

Word Origin for thumb

Medical definitions for thumbs down

n.

Idioms and Phrases with thumbs down

BROWSE DICTIONARY

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thumbs-down

noun Informal.

Origin of thumbs-down

Words nearby thumbs-down

Definition for thumbs down (2 of 2)

noun

verb (used with object)

Origin of thumb

OTHER WORDS FROM thumb

Words related to thumbs down

British Dictionary definitions for thumbs down

noun

verb

Derived forms of thumb

Word Origin for thumb

Medical definitions for thumbs down

n.

Idioms and Phrases with thumbs down