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A thumb ring is often warn as a sign of power. Traditionally it was worn by archers to protect their thumb during rapid firing. Although often misunderstood as a statement of sexuality, the thumb ring symbolizes strength and courage.
The archer equipped his thumb ring in preparation for battle.
by The Realest John Galt June 04, 2015
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A phrase to describe someone who is cognitively degenerating. Synonym of "going off the deep end". Can have varying degrees of severity.

Reference to the song "Hey You" by Pink Floyd. The line "and the worms ate into his brain" makes no sense in an otherwise linear and literal narration throughout the lyrics.
"My boyfriend has a total case of brain worms. He told me the cat was bugged so the Feds could listen in on us having sex..."

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"You totally stumbled over that entire sentence. Can't speak English all of a sudden? What, do you have brain worms?"
by _Jez_ October 03, 2009
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If a woman wears a thumb ring on her right thumb, she is considered to be Bisexual or Lesbian
Just check out pictures of the most famous lesbian, Melissa Ethridge. Her thumb ring is always on her right thumb
by Ksplash July 08, 2006
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Worn by men and women . For fashionable purposes.
"I like your new thumb ring ! "

"Thanks , doesn't it look good"
by Beautyass February 21, 2019
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A thumb ring signifies that the wearer is a gay man or women.
It's how us flaming homosexuals find each other
Lisa: Why are you wearing a thumb ring? Are you gay?
Betty: Yup. I'm a flaming homosexual.
by KitKat Ken September 05, 2016
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At some point over the years, a ring on the thumb became a subtle yet ubiquitous signifier for queer women.
Did you see her thumb ring? Do you think she's into women, too?
by FriendlyDuckPerson May 24, 2021
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The most heterosexual digit on which to wear a ring.
Arnie: vut do you sink of my thaaarmring Sly?
Sly: *unintelligable mumbling* thumbring *more mumbling*
Arnie: Ya, I agree, it ist very maaasculine.
by Grae November 12, 2005
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