Definition of thumbs–down
: an instance or gesture of rejection, disapproval, or condemnation
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First Known Use of thumbs–down
1889
THUMBS–DOWN Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of thumbs–down for English Language Learners
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: a gesture in which you hold your hand out with your thumb pointed down in order to say no, to show disapproval, etc.
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