thumbed

[US]/[θʌmd]/
[UK]/[θʌmd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (past tense of thumb)To turn the pages of a book with the thumb.
v. (past tense of thumbing)To use one's thumb to operate a device or mechanism.
v. (past tense of thumbing through)To quickly look through something.

Phrases & Collocations

thumbed through

thumbed a page

thumbed his phone

thumbed the button

thumbed a ride

thumbed his approval

thumbed the volume

thumbed the screen

thumbed a book

thumbed the switch

Example Sentences

he thumbed through the old photo album, reminiscing about his childhood.

she thumbed a ride, hoping to get to the concert downtown.

the lawyer thumbed through the contract, looking for any loopholes.

he thumbed the button on his jacket, feeling the chill in the air.

she thumbed her nose at the ridiculous proposal, dismissing it immediately.

he thumbed his way across the country, seeking adventure and new experiences.

the child thumbed the pages of the book, eager to hear the story.

he thumbed the calluses on his hands, a testament to his hard work.

she thumbed the application form, double-checking for errors.

he thumbed the volume up on the radio, wanting to hear the song better.

she thumbed the edge of the table nervously, waiting for the results.

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