thumb

verb

  • To touch something with your thumb.
  • To turn the pages of a book quickly.
  • To hitchhike, which means to get a ride from someone by standing by the road and raising your thumb.

noun

  • The short, thick finger on your hand that helps you hold things and touch your other fingers.
  • A small picture that shows a bigger one when you click on it.


Synonym

  • browse
  • leaf
  • page
  • digit I
  • first digit
  • thumby

Word Explanation:

  • A thumb is the short, thick finger on your hand. It helps you grip things, like when you hold a toy or a pencil.

Word in hindi

अंगूठा

angootha

Other variations in hindi

  • बड़ा अंगूठा bada angootha
  • अंगूठा angootha

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'thumb' mean?

A thumb is the short, thick finger on your hand that helps you hold things.

How do you pronounce 'thumb'?

You say 'thumb' like this: th-uh-m.

What is the origin of the word 'thumb'?

The word 'thumb' comes from the Old English word 'þuma', which means the same thing.

What is the meaning of 'thumb' in Hindi?

The word 'thumb' in Hindi is 'अंगूठा' (Aṅgūṭhā).