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THUMBED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does thumbed mean?
• THUMBED (adjective)
The adjective THUMBED has 1 sense:
1. (of pages) worn or soiled by thumb and fingers by frequent handling or turning
Familiarity information: THUMBED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of pages) worn or soiled by thumb and fingers by frequent handling or turning
Context example:
well-thumbed pages of the dictionary
Similar:
worn (affected by wear; damaged by long use)
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