thumb nose



thumb (one's) nose

To express scorn or ridicule, often by placing the thumb on the nose and wiggling the fingers.
See also: nose, thumb

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Tashi-Tibetan, Bhutanese
Grigoriygree-GO-reeRussian
Drust-Ancient Celtic
AnnikaAHN-nee-kah (Swedish, Dutch, Finnish), AH-nee-kah (German), AN-i-kə (English), AHN-i-kə (English)Swedish, Dutch, Finnish, German, English (Modern)
Gladys['glædis]
AggieAG-eeEnglish