climb up one's thumb
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Meaning · English
Go away; get lost; scram.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
'Go climb up your thumb,' Galbraith told her, over his shoulder.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “climb up one's thumb” mean?
Go away; get lost; scram.
Is “climb up one's thumb” formal or informal?
climb up one's thumb is generally dated, slang.