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Definition of thumbs-up
: an instance or gesture of approval or encouragement
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“Thumbs-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thumbs-up. Accessed 3 Nov. 2022.
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The first known use of thumbs-up was in 1892
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