Synonyms of thumb

Antonyms of thumb

Collocations of thumb

thumbs up
Frequency: 80 %

He gave her a thumbs up to show his approval.

thumbtack
Frequency: 75 %

She pinned the note to the bulletin board with a thumbtack.

thumbprint
Frequency: 60 %

The detective found a thumbprint on the window sill.

thumb drive
Frequency: 50 %

She saved the important documents on a thumb drive for easy access.

thumb war
Frequency: 40 %

The children engaged in a friendly thumb war during recess.

Idiomatic Expressions for thumb

  • Phrase: under someone's thumb
    Meaning: under someone's control or influence
    Usage: He's been under his boss's thumb for years and can't make any decisions on his own.