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Definition thumb in British English

thumb verb

verb
/θʌm/
1

to make a signal to a driver with your thumb when you want them to stop and take you somewhere

Synonyms and related words
go ride commute
2

to show no respect for a rule, law, or person in authority

Example

Hundreds of tourists have thumbed their noses at the travel restrictions.

Synonyms and related words
scorn laugh sneer
3

to quickly turn the pages of a book, magazine, or newspaper

Synonyms and related words
glance skim flick through
Definition thumb in British English