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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.

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Meaning

  • [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.
  • (figuratively) To act disrespectfully, especially by flouting the object of disrespect.

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