Meaning

1 senses
  1. (idiomatic, informal)Distinct in a way that draws negative attention; out of place; conspicuous.

Origin

sore thumb + -ish; after the phrase stick out like a sore thumb.

sore thumb + -ish; after the phrase stick out like a sore thumb.

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Forms

more sore-thumbish, most sore-thumbish

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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