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sore thumbs

sore thumbs is the plural of sore thumb.

Meaning of sore thumb

Noun

sore thumb (plural sore thumbs)

  1. Something that draws negative attention or is out of place.

Questions about sore thumbs

What is sore thumbs the plural of?
Sore thumbs is the plural of sore thumb.

Words near sore thumbs in the dictionary

  1. sore point
  2. sore points
  3. sore throat
  4. sore throats
  5. sore thumb
  6. sore thumbs
  7. sore winner
  8. sore winners
  9. Sore-Loserman
  10. sore-throated
  11. sore-thumbish

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