thumb one's nose English

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thumb one's nose verb

— 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.

— to act disrespectfully, especially by flouting the object of disrespect

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