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thumbs downs

thumbs downs is the plural of thumbs down.

Meaning of thumbs down

Noun

thumbs down (plural thumbs downs or thumbs down)

  1. A gesture signifying disapproval; a thumb pointing down out of a fist.
    • He shook his head and gave a thumbs down.
    Antonyms:
    thumbs up
  2. (figuratively) A rejection or refusal.
    • We requested permission but got a thumbs down.
    Antonyms:
    thumbs up

Questions about thumbs downs

What is thumbs downs the plural of?
Thumbs downs is the plural of thumbs down.

Words near thumbs downs in the dictionary

  1. thumbprinting
  2. thumbprints
  3. thumbs
  4. thumbs a ride
  5. thumbs down
  6. thumbs downs
  7. thumbs on the scale
  8. thumbs on the scales
  9. thumbs one's nose
  10. thumbs through
  11. thumbs up

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