Meaning of thumb one's nose | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To place a thumb upon the tip of the nose, typically with the fingers spread and while simultaneously wiggling one's fingers, in a gesture of disrespect.
2. To act disrespectfully, especially by flouting the object of disrespect.
   figuratively

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Examples

“My brother thumbed his nose in reply to my snide remarks.”

“Richard Feynman delighted in thumbing his nose at the dissidents and workers.”

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