THUMB
/θʌm/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of THUMB
The short thick digit of the hand that for humans has the most mobility and can be made to oppose (moved to touch) all of the other fingers.
The part of a slider that may be moved linearly along the slider.
A thumbnail picture.
"2001, "Gary", Wanna See Porn? Take a Look At These (Free Expandable Thumbs) - CLICK HERE (on newsgroup alt.sex.services)"
To touch or cover with the thumb.
"to thumb the touch-hole of a cannon"
(with through) To turn the pages of (a book) in order to read it cursorily.
"I thumbed through the book and decided not to bother reading it all."
(travel) To hitchhike
"So I started thumbin' back east, toward my hometown."
Examples of THUMB in a Sentence
- "2001, "Gary", Wanna See Porn? Take a Look At These (Free Expandable Thumbs) - CLICK HERE (on newsgroup alt.sex.services)"
- "to thumb the touch-hole of a cannon"
- "I thumbed through the book and decided not to bother reading it all."
- "So I started thumbin' back east, toward my hometown."
Word Details
Is THUMB a Scrabble Word?
Yes, THUMB is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: THUMB uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for THUMB
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | h | u | m | b | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in THUMB
15 words from the letters in THUMB
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use THUMB in Word Games
THUMB is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, THUMB is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble THUMB to find 15 additional valid words.