Thumbed Meaning in English
word · lemma: thumb
Definition
'Thumbed' means to turn pages or move through something using your thumb, or to press something with your thumb. It often refers to quickly flipping through a book or magazine.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for books or magazines ('thumbed through'), or for pressing keys/buttons with the thumb. Sounds slightly informal. Not commonly used for other fingers. Often appears as 'thumbed through the pages.'
Example Sentences
He thumbed through the magazine while waiting.
basic
She thumbed the pages of her notebook.
basic
He thumbed the remote control to turn up the volume.
basic
I thumbed through the menu, looking for something new to try.
natural
The well-thumbed book looked like it had been read a thousand times.
natural
He absentmindedly thumbed his phone, scrolling through messages.
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