What does THUMB mean?

Thumb

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition:

1. The short and thick first digit of the human hand, next to the other four fingers.
2. To hitchhike.

Pronunciations:

• US: /θʌm/
• UK: /θʌm/

Origin and Usage: The word "thumb" originated from Old English "thuma", which means "the thumb". It has been used since the 15th century as a noun to refer to the first digit of the hand. As a verb, it has been used since the 17th century to mean "to hitchhike".

Synonyms:

• Noun: digit, finger, pollex
• Verb: hitchhike, flag down, hail

Related Words:

• Blume
• Broom
• Chyme
• Clump
• Cumin

Example Sentences:

• He accidentally hit his thumb with a hammer.
• She hitchhiked her way to the city by thumbing a ride.