To place a thumb upon the tip of the nose, typically with the fingers spread and while simultaneously wiggling one's fingers, in a gesture of disrespect. My brother thumbed his nose in reply to my snide remarks. (figuratively) To act disrespectfully, especially by flouting the object of disrespect.
The term thumb one's nose came into use at the turn of the twentieth century. To cock a snook is the same gesture of derision as to thumb one's nose, and is also used as an idiom. The origin of the phrase is unknown, as a snook is a type of small fish and seemingly has no relation to the nose.
Nose touching may mean a person is unconvinced, uncertain about a situation, or feeling anxious.
Nose Touching – Someone may touch or slightly rub their nose if they are doubtful about what is being said or if they are rejecting an idea. Rubbing the nose may also be a sign of deceit because the person is uncomfortable with what they are saying.
What does wiping your nose and thumbs down mean? Thumbs down is an indication of your dislike or lack of approval for a suggestion/proposal. Wiping nose means giving a strong punch(on nose). If someone annoys me beyond my limit, I may threaten him by saying “Stop it now or else I will wipe your nose!”
Thumbing one's nose, also known as cocking a snook, is a sign of derision or contempt, made by putting the thumb on the nose, holding the palm open and perpendicular to the face, and wiggling the remaining fingers.
To express scorn or ridicule, often by placing the thumb on the nose and wiggling the fingers.
In Elizabethan England this gesture was performed by placing the tip of the thumb behind the front teeth and flicking it forward. It can be interpreted as being equivalent to giving someone the middle finger or challenging to a fight. This version is still in use in some countries.
Summary. The idiom thumb your nose means to literally or metaphorically show disrespect or scorn for someone or something.
The Three Finger Salute is used by District 12 residents when they have to say thanks or just to show that the person is loved and respected by them.
The thumbs up emoji usually just means “OK.”
The person you're texting is giving you their approval, so take it and leave it! Their ? is most likely a good sign and they are just agreeing with what you're saying.
Finger flicking is not a medical term and it has no precise definition. Some parents speak of a motion of opening and closing fingers; they emphasize the involvement of the thumb and index finger in particular. Other parents see finger flicking as a repeated movement involving fingers using an almost “snapping” motion.
verb. If you thumb a lift or thumb a ride, you stand by the side of the road holding out your thumb until a driver stops and gives you a lift.
idiom. informal. : to repeatedly remind someone of (a mistake, failure, etc.)
Meaning. From the English word, meaning "happiness", which comes from the Latin felicitas, meaning "lucky" or "fortunate".
(slang) To insult (someone) by showing them the back of one's fist with the middle finger extended.
The middle finger gesture was used in ancient times as a symbol of sexual intercourse, in a manner meant to degrade, intimidate and threaten the individual receiving the gesture.
If you give a plan, idea, or suggestion the thumbs-up, you indicate that you approve of it and are willing to accept it.
"Half-your-age-plus-seven" rule
According to this rule, a 28-year-old would date no one younger than 21 (half of 28, plus 7) and a 50-year-old would date no one younger than 32 (half of 50, plus 7).
(idiomatic) Strong approval. (dated) A hand gesture indicating strong approval. quotations ▼
(slang, idiomatic, euphemistic) Theft or pilferage, typically of a small item; shoplifting.
The majority of people agree that it means 'shy'. As if you were twiddling your fingers together, nervously. The emojis can often be paired with the emoji too, for extra nervous vibes. The emoji sequence can be used if you're about to ask someone a soft, yet risky question, or if you're just feeling hella shy.
Fat-finger (which sometimes also appears as fat finger) is a verb that refers to mistyping something, as in “I fat-fingered her email address and sent my message to the wrong person.” In an age of shrinking electronics and tiny phone keyboards, it's easy for even the sveltest to fat-finger a text.
: to show very clearly that one does not like or care about (something) She thumbed her nose at my suggestions.