: an instance or gesture of approval or encouragement

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Dessert was a slice of white melon known as branco do Ribatejo, which was served with a free shot of a homemade herbal liqueur from an unmarked bottle and a thumbs-up from Carla’s father, Amérigo. Austin Bush, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024 In two postelection polls released this week, Trump’s transition is getting a thumbs-up, as are most of his Cabinet choices. Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Nov. 2024 Bamba didn’t give himself a thumbs-up after his Clippers debut. Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 19 Nov. 2024 The message was signed off with flags of Serbia and the U.S. with a handshake emoji between them and a photo of a grinning Vučić standing next to Trump giving a thumbs-up. Chad De Guzman, TIME, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for thumbs-up 

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of thumbs-up was in 1892

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“Thumbs-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thumbs-up. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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