bite (one's) thumb at



bite (one's) thumb at

An archaic insult, often accompanied by the gesture of biting one's thumb at the person being insulted. How dare you say that to me? I bite my thumb at you, sir!
See also: bite, thumb

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kjersti-Norwegian
Ava (3)AH-vah (German)German, Ancient Germanic
Chase[tʃeis]
Meirit-Hebrew
Maryloumer-ee-LOO, mar-ee-LOOEnglish
InÊSee-NESHPortuguese