🇬🇧 Thumb meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card
noun
Your thumb is the short, thick finger on the side of your hand that can bend and move in a special way, helping you pinch, grab, and hold things, like pencils, toys, and your favorite snack.
I tried to whistle with my fingers, but my thumb just sat there like, “I’m only here for holding sandwiches.”
My thumb got stuck in the peanut butter jar, and for a second I thought it was moving in to live there.
I tried to snap my fingers, but my thumb and middle finger just rubbed together like they were cold and confused.
My thumb is the only finger that can say, “Good job!” by sticking itself up in the air.
Your thumb is not just a finger—it’s called an “opposable thumb” because it can touch your other fingers, which helps humans do amazing things like write, build, and of course, hold extra-large ice cream cones.
A small girl drops a jam jar. She cries and can't open the lid. She uses her thumb to push. She uses her thumb to pull. Her small thumb is short and strong. The thumb helps her hold the jar. She smiles and hugs the jar, and the thumb is sticky.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: A2 Elementary
This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.
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