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thumbtacks

thumbtacks is the plural of thumbtack.

Meaning of thumbtack

Noun

thumbtack (plural thumbtacks)

  1. (Canada, US) A small nail-like tack with a slightly rounded head that can be pressed into place with light pressure from the thumb; used for hanging light articles on a wall or noticeboard.
    • You say that I'm broke my nigga, how is that?
      Bitch I'm stickin to this paper like a thumbtack2016 June 10, BlocBoy JB, “No Chorus, Pt. 5”, in Who Am I, 1:20–1:27
    Synonyms:
    drawing pin

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Questions about thumbtacks

What is thumbtacks the plural of?
Thumbtacks is the plural of thumbtack.

Words near thumbtacks in the dictionary

  1. thumbsuckers
  2. thumbsucking
  3. thumbtack
  4. thumbtacked
  5. thumbtacking
  6. thumbtacks
  7. thumbtip
  8. thumbtips
  9. thumbuster
  10. thumbwheel
  11. thumbwheels

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