Synonyms for

Thumbs

Verb / θʌmz / Another word for thumbs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The short, thick first finger on the side of your hand, used for grasping things.

Synonyms & similar words

finger pollex riff quarterround leaf flick flip hitch hitchhike ovolo riffle thumb digits fingers phalanges toes hooves paws claws digits appendages manipulators palms hands forelimbs mitts hooks talon nippers graspers feelers tentacles

Synonyms by register

Informal

digit thumbkin

Literary

pollux

Antonyms

fingers toes digits extremities appendages

Common collocations

  • give a thumbs up
  • give a thumbs down
  • thumbs down
  • thumbs up
  • thumb screw
  • thumb tack
  • thumb wrestling
  • thumb war

Word family

noun thumb
verb thumb

Usage note

The word 'thumbs' is the plural of 'thumb'. It is most commonly used in the idiomatic expressions 'thumbs up' and 'thumbs down'.

Example sentences

  1. I use my thumbs to play video games.
  2. My thumbs hurt after playing too much on my phone.
  3. My dad has a green thumb and loves to garden.
  4. I gave her a thumbs up to let her know she did a good job.
  5. My little brother sucks his thumb when he's tired.

Quotes

  • The thumb is like a person's signature, everyone has their own.
  • Your thumb is your mom's favorite spot to kiss.
  • We can do no great things, only small things with great love. Like the thumbprint on the shutter.

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