thumbs
word · lemma: thumb
/ˈθəmz/
thuhmz
/θˈʌmz/
thuhmz
Definition
'Thumbs' is the plural form of 'thumb', which is the short, thick first finger on your hand. It is important for gripping and holding things.
Usage & Nuances
'Thumbs' is used for talking about both hands or multiple people's thumbs. Often appears in idioms like 'thumbs up' (approval) or 'thumbs down' (disapproval). Can be used literally (the fingers) or symbolically (approval/disapproval gestures).
Spanish: pulgaresPortuguese (BR): polegaresPortuguese (PT): polegaresChinese (Simplified): 拇指Chinese (Traditional): 拇指Hindi: अंगूठेArabic: إبهامBengali: অঙ্গুলিগুলি (বুড়ো আঙুল) - থাম্বস (অনুমোদনের ইঙ্গিতের জন্য)Russian: большие пальцыJapanese: 親指Vietnamese: ngón cáiKorean: 엄지손가락Turkish: başparmaklarUrdu: انگوٹھےIndonesian: ibu jari
Example Sentences
Hold the ball with both thumbs on top.
basic
My thumbs are sore from texting.
basic
She counted using her thumbs and fingers.
basic
We all gave the idea two big thumbs up!
natural
He stuck out his thumbs to hitch a ride.
natural
Without thumbs, it’s really hard to open jars.
natural