duimen.
to put one or both thumbs up, notably as a gesture of approval or when hitchhiking to ask for a ride
Meaning & usage
to put one or both thumbs up, notably as a gesture of approval or when hitchhiking to ask for a ride
Hij duimde naar de chauffeur.
to twiddle one's thumbs
to keep one's fingers crossed (i.e. to show support)
Ik zal voor je duimen!
to suck one's thumb
Veel kleine kinderen duimen nog.
Where this word comes from
From duim + -en.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.