thumb down
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Rare form of thumbs down.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Exploiting a member's indecision are lobbyists who station themselves outside the House and Senate chambers and signal members with a thumb up or a thumb down.
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 “thumb down” mean?
Rare form of thumbs down.
Is “thumb down” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.