thumbs up
A gesture signifying approval or okayA gesture signifying approval or okay; a thumb pointing up out of a fist.
Translations
2 languagesMeaning
2 sensesA gesture signifying approval or okay; a thumb pointing up out of a fist.
He smiled and gave a big thumbs up.
(figuratively)An approval or OK.
We got the thumbs up to go ahead with the project.
- an indication of satisfaction or approval.
Origin
Said to refer to the signal of approval or disapproval used by spectators at a Roman amphiSaid to refer to the signal of approval or disapproval used by spectators at a Roman amphitheatre, but the directions have been reversed, and the Roman gesture was a bent thumb.
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Forms
plural: thumbs ups / thumbs up| Singular | thumbs up |
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regular
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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