thumbs down

See also: thumbs-down

English

Alternative forms

• thumbs-down

Etymology

See thumbs up.

Noun

thumbs down (plural thumbs downs or thumbs down)

1. A gesture signifying disapproval; a thumb pointing down out of a fist.

   He shook his head and gave a thumbs down.

2. A rejection or refusal.

   We requested permission but got a thumbs-down.

Antonyms

• thumbs up

Verb

thumbs down

1. third-person singular simple present indicative of thumb down