thumbs down
thumbs down noun: a gesture signifying disapproval; a thumb pointing down out of a fist. Also the third-person singular simple present indicative of thumb down.
Noun
thumbs down (plural thumbs downs or thumbs down)
- A gesture signifying disapproval; a thumb pointing down out of a fist.
- He shook his head and gave a thumbs down.
- Antonyms:
- thumbs up
- A rejection or refusal.
- We requested permission but got a thumbs down.
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- Antonyms:
- thumbs up
Also used as
thumbs down is also the third-person singular simple present indicative of thumb down.
Antonyms of thumbs down
Forms of thumbs down
| plural | thumbs downs |
|---|---|
| plural | thumbs down |
| alternative form | thumbs-down |
| alternative form | thumb down |
Origin of thumbs down
See thumbs up.
Words formed from thumbs down
Questions about thumbs down
- What does thumbs down mean?
- Thumbs down means a gesture signifying disapproval; a thumb pointing down out of a fist.
- What part of speech is thumbs down?
- Thumbs down is a noun.
- What is the plural of thumbs down?
- The plural of thumbs down is thumbs downs.
Words near thumbs down in the dictionary
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