1) A sign of approval.
2) Also a insult equal to the middle finger in some cultures (namely the middle eastern ones, where you saw pics of iraqi children giving the thumbs up to american soilders)
2) Also a insult equal to the middle finger in some cultures (namely the middle eastern ones, where you saw pics of iraqi children giving the thumbs up to american soilders)
by Dr. Eazy-Cheeze June 12, 2009
by Hercolena Oliver April 08, 2009
An action with the hands that used to be used solely an expression of agreement or acceptance, but when used as an emoji on social media can now also mean "I'm pleased for you, but don't want to carry on the conversation" - a polite version of "whatever" - a way of saying 'whatever' but pretending that you liked what they said.
A:"did you see my photo of the grand canyon. What an amazing place! You should visit it sometime"
A's friend: <thumbs up emoji>
A's friend: <thumbs up emoji>
by catnapth April 18, 2016
Click the thumbs up
by floppers16 December 08, 2009
look he thumbs up in the picture!
by boombayahh June 10, 2022
While popularly used as the term for approval (thumb's down for disapproval ) Not many know that in rap or in Fighting word's thumb's up means safety off due to the motion of taking the safety off is putting your thumb's up.
by AllFatherOfFighting October 22, 2018
The beginning to most YouTube comments.
Bad people:
Thumbs up if you're listening to this in 2011!
Thumbs up if bad thing here!
Good people:
Thumbs up because I asked for them.
Thumbs up if you're listening to this in 2011!
Thumbs up if bad thing here!
Good people:
Thumbs up because I asked for them.
by Mr.Musec September 30, 2011