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Rule of thumb

A rule of thumb is a general guideline or basic principle that people use based on experience, not an exact rule or law.

The origin of the phrase likely comes from using the thumb as a quick measuring tool (about an inch wide)
“As a rule of thumb, if pasta sticks to the wall, it’s done cooking.”
by soph2018392 September 8, 2025
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Ring around the thumb

When you masterbate with a dirty hand and leave dirt rings on your palm by your thumb
Eww!! I met the new guy at work and he tried to shake my hand and he had ring around the thumb .

Sorry sir but bro! Clean your fuckin hands you got bad ring around the thumb!
by Speedsmoker69 April 21, 2023
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Thumb Bean

It means someone who is named Antiove and is acting like a weirdo
Antiove you’re being such a thumb bean.
by CoastMan20 December 26, 2021
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KENTUCKY THUMB

When you press your thumb into her behind
She was moaning till he gave her the Kentucky Thumb, then she was screaming.
by DaveslifeYT May 20, 2021
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Hairy Thumb

A nickname that is used in someone who in which doesn’t have a jawline nor neck to the extent where you look like a “Hairy Thumb” from almost any angle.
How’s it going, Hairy Thumb?
by KaiFentat November 23, 2025
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kentucky thumb

Sexual act involving one person just jamming a thumb into any hole in their partner
by Brutalbuckeye May 20, 2021
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Two Thumbs Up

You love to be caringly held by large muscular men.
Michael and Jacob held two thumbs up in the picture.
They must love large muscular men.
by queerbungeefrog October 16, 2022
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