"Thumbed" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Thumbed" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Thumbed" Meaning
Verb: to show disapproval or dislike by thumbing down or downwards with the hand.
Example: She thumbed through the magazine without showing interest.
Idiom: "Give someone the thumb down", meaning to vote against or reject someone or something.
Literal meaning: to move the thumb down, often used for voting or to indicate dislike.
"Thumbed" Examples
Examples of the word "thumbed":
Adverb
1. She quickly thumbed through the pages to find what she was looking for.Intransitive Verb
2. I spent hours yesterday thumbed browsing through old photo albums.Verb (past tense)
3. I thumbed my nose at him for his stupid joke.Verb (past tense) (figure of speech - idiom)
4. The driver thumbed at a costumer, and after that, she didn't stop.Verb (part of a phrase or expression - idiom)
5. They started thumbed heaven and earth to convince her."Thumbed" Similar Words
Thuja
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Thujone
Thujone is a naturally occurring organic compound found in the oils of several species of plants, particularly in the genus Thuja (Arborvitae) and Dictamnus.<br><br>As a neurotoxin, thujone has a convulsant and antispasmodic effect, meaning it can cause seizures and muscle spasms if ingested in large quantities. If taken in small amounts, however, it can exhibit anticonvulsant and sedative properties.<br><br>Thujone is often associated with herbal drinks and liqueurs, particularly absinthe, where it is said to have psychoactive properties and a profound impact on the human brain.<br><br>Consuming thujone has been linked to adverse health effects in the past, with reported symptoms including dizziness, confusion, and a faster than usual heart rate.<br><br>As a result, the production and sale of absinthe were banned in several countries during the early 20th century, although many of these countries have since relaxed their laws.
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Thumb
The protruding part of the human hand at the base of the fingers, consisting of a short stout bone and a ligament.
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Thumbing
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