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Meaning of bite one's thumb | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To express defiance by putting one's thumbnail into one's mouth and knocking it against the teeth.

historical

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

bite one's tongue bite someone's hand off bite someone's head off bite someone's style bite the big one bite the biscuit

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