thumbprint


thumb·print

noun \ˈthəm-ˌprint\

Definition of THUMBPRINT

1
: an impression made by the thumb; especially : a print made by the inside of the first joint
2
: something that identifies; especially : fingerprint 2a

Examples of THUMBPRINT

  1. He left a dirty thumbprint on the page.

First Known Use of THUMBPRINT

1900

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