thumb upon the tip of the nose, typically with the fingers spread and while simultaneously wiggling one's fingers, in a gesture of disrespect.' name='description'> thumb one's nose - definition and meaning
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thumb one's nose

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  • verb To place a thumb upon the tip of the nose, typically with the fingers spread and while simultaneously wiggling one's fingers, in a gesture of disrespect.
  • verb figuratively To act disrespectfully, especially by flouting the object of disrespect.

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See thumb, nose.

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