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thumbs up

The correct spelling is thumbs up.

How to pronounce thumbs up

noun

Say it like: Thu-mbs- up

The correct spelling is thumbs up. A gesture signifying approval or okay; a thumb pointing up out of a fist. For example: "He smiled and gave a big thumbs up."

Usage Examples

He smiled and gave a big thumbs up.

We got the thumbs-up to go ahead with the project.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A gesture signifying approval or okay; a thumb pointing up out of a fist.
  2. 2.An approval or okay.

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