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

Emoji
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