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Meaning of twirl one's thumbs

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

twirl

Pronunciation:/ˈtwɜː(ɹ)l/

noun

Definitions

  1. A movement where a person spins round elegantly; a pirouette.

  2. Any rotating movement; a spin.

    Example: The conductor gave his baton a twirl, and the orchestra began to play.

  3. A little twist of some substance; a swirl.

  4. A prison guard.

    Synonyms:screw

verb

Definitions

  1. To perform a twirl.

  2. To rotate rapidly.

  3. To twist round.