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thumbs-down

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Noun

thumbs-down noun

  1. A gesture signifying disapproval; a thumb pointing down out of a fist.“He shook his head and gave a thumbs down.”
  2. A rejection or refusal.“We requested permission but got a thumbs-down.”

Verb

thumbs-down verb

  1. To disapprove with a thumbs-down sign.

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