duimen
Dutch (Brabantic)
/ˈdœy̯mə(n)/
verb
Definitions
- (intransitive) to put one or both thumbs up, notably as a gesture of approval or when hitchhiking to ask for a ride
- (intransitive) to twiddle one's thumbs
- (intransitive) to keep one's fingers crossed i.e. to show support
- (intransitive) to suck on one's thumb
Etymology
Affix from Dutch, Flemish duim (thumb, inch).
Origin
Dutch (Brabantic)
duim
Gloss
thumb, inch
Concept
Semantic Field
The body
Ontological Category
Person/Thing