thumb one's nose

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To place a thumb upon the tip of the nose, typically with the fingers spread and while simultaneously wiggling one's fingers, in a gesture of disrespect

My brother thumbed his nose in reply to my snide remarks.

To act disrespectfully, especially by flouting the object of disrespect

Richard Feynman delighted in thumbing his nose at bureaucracy.

(deyim) 1. To hold one's open hand in front of one's face with one's thumb pointed at one's nose as a sign of scorn or dislike.2. To look with disfavor or dislike; regard with scorn; refuse to obey

1. After Bob ran into the house he thumbed his nose at Tom through the window. 2. Betty thumbed her nose at her mother's command to stay home. 3. Mary thumbed her nose at convention by wearing odd clothes.

thumb one's nose

    Türkische aussprache

    thʌm wʌnz nōz

    Aussprache

    /ˈᴛʜəm ˈwənz ˈnōz/ /ˈθʌm ˈwʌnz ˈnoʊz/
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