The thumb stop effect, is when you see something cool on social media - and your thumb stops scrolling. A thumb stop.
by winthelove February 2, 2017
(adj.) When you scroll through your social media feed, and stop to watch a piece of content, it's thumb-stopping content. In advertising it's used to describe very creative content developed for mobile platforms that users will actually watch.
Woaaaw! Did you see that latest video Nike created on Instagram? That's real thumb-stopping content!
by bertmmi December 28, 2016
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When doing a chick doggy-style and you are too drunk to find the hole, you use your thumb as a marker. Put your thumb in the hole that you want to go into and use it as a guide for your penis. Also works well in the dark.
by Tyny1979 February 5, 2010
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When a social media ad is so captivating that one MUST use their thumb to stop scrolling and consume said ad
When a social media ad is so captivating that one MUST use their thumb to stop scrolling and consume said ad
“Wow, that ad that was produced by SLFP Media was an absolute thumbstopper! I watched it 10,000 times!”
by Lejùan Jamés February 15, 2021
the ancient and effective martial art of striking an opponents stomach with one’s extended thumb. Most often used today by middle schoolers attempting to prank each other.
“Yo Matthew, I just used thumbstom on Chad in the hallway and he is still buckled over in pain lmaooo”
by mcburgerton69420 November 29, 2022