Synonyms of thumb

thumb 1 of 2

verb

1

as in to hitch

to travel by securing free rides

thought I'd thumb into town instead of paying for a cab

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hitch
• bum
• hitchhike
• hijack
• stow away
• highjack
• carjack

2

as in to flip

to turn over pages in an idle or cursory manner

I thumbed through the book during the flight but was too distracted to really read it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flip
• leaf
• skim
• riffle
• scan
• look over
• browse
• glance (at)
• dip

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• study
• pore (over)

thumb one's nose (at)

2 of 2

phrase

as in hate

to show contempt for

You shouldn't thumb your nose at janitorial staff; they spend all day cleaning up after you.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hate
• sniff (at)
• disdain
• walk over
• disrespect
• diss
• look down one's nose (at)
• despise
• look down (on or upon)
• snoot
• contemn
• scorn
• dis
• snub
• high-hat
• slight
• scout
• frown (on or upon)
• detest
• disapprove (of)
• abhor
• loathe
• abominate
• disparage
• belittle
• deprecate
• deplore
• execrate
• disfavor
• discountenance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• respect
• honor
• value
• treasure
• prize
• approve (of)
• care (for)
• cherish
• subscribe (to)
• admire
• esteem
• accept
• worship
• okay
• favor
• appreciate
• OK
• countenance
• lionize
• venerate
• hallow
• revere

Phrases Containing thumb

• Tom Thumb
• thumb one's nose (at)

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