thumbprint

show the thumb (to someone) in defiance or derision, defy

affix thumb impression (as a sign of acceptance) instead of signing

flatter

suck thumb, allusion to childish behavior

disappoint, frustrate, let down, fall short of expectation, fail

illiterate person, unlearned, unable to read or write

illiterate person, unlearned, unable to read or write

thumbs

a traditional brazier used for space-heating and cooking in the northern areas of South Asia, mainly in India, Pakistan and Nepal

ring, ring worn on the finger, a small circular band, typically of precious metal and often set with one or more gemstones, worn on a finger as an ornament

thumb impression

juniors naturally follow seniors

flatter, adulate, bootlick,

regard as contemptible, totally disregard, not to give a damn, consider unworthy of attention

to pay respect, to show respect

[of an infant] make this sound, make inarticulate sound [used sarcastically when a mature person talks nonsense]

engagement ring