English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology

noun

thumby

Quiz me More like this

Thumby (noun) means a small thumb, or an affectionate word for a thumb.

noun

1

A small thumb, or an affectionate word for a thumb.

Vocabulary Flow

Build your vocabulary from words like thumby.

Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.

Start vocabulary practice

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Test yourself on “thumby” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Etymology

Formed from thumb and the diminutive suffix -y/-ie.

Synonyms

pollex thumb

Related words

finger leaf thumb flick riff hitch pollex hitchhike

Rhymes for thumby

brumby

See all rhymes for thumby →

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of thumby?

"thumby" (noun) means a small thumb, or an affectionate word for a thumb.

What is another word for thumby?

Other words for "thumby" include pollex, thumb.

People also searched

finger leaf thumb flick riff hitch pollex hitchhike

Definitions from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0