thumbed
Paged through quickly
Thumbed describes something marked or worn by repeated handling with the thumb, especially book pages: a well-thumbed paperback, thumbed through old photo albums.
To thumb is to flip through pages using the thumb, or to hitchhike by extending the thumb: She thumbed a ride to the coast.
To thumb one's nose at something is to show contempt for it.
Turned pages quickly
- flippedReversed position suddenly
- skimmedRead superficially
- pagedSummoned by name
- perusedRead with attention
scanned · rifled · riffled · glanced · scrolled · skipped · sampled · previewed
Corners folded from use
- creasedBearing pressed lines
- well-wornDamaged by frequent use
- tatteredRipped and worn out
- frayedUnraveled at edges
yellowed · bent · softened · handled · marked · battered · weathered · used
Adjacent to pavement
- highwayMajor road for travel
- interstateBetween political regions
- backpackerTraveler carrying supplies
- travelerOne who journeys
nomad · vagabond · drifter · wanderer · ride · lift · pickup · trucker
Stole or squeezed tightly
- grippedHeld with pressure
- pressedPushed or smoothed flat
- manipulatedControlled through cunning
- kneadedManipulated by pressing repeatedly
molded · plucked · strummed · fretted · bassist · guitarist · pianist · clay
Favorable opinion given
- disapprovalUnfavorable opinion expressed
- likeComparable to, or enjoy
- dislikeMild negative regard
- endorsementFormal expression of support
rejection · upvote · downvote · emoji · emoticon · signal · acknowledge · agreement
leafed
Turned pages quickly
perused · scanned · rifled · riffled · glanced · scrolled · skipped · sampled · previewed · chapter
dog-eared
Corners folded from use
frayed · yellowed · bent · softened · handled · marked · battered · weathered · used · secondhand
roadside
Adjacent to pavement
- highwayMajor road for travel
- interstateBetween political regions
- backpackerTraveler carrying supplies
traveler · nomad · vagabond · drifter · wanderer · ride · lift · pickup · trucker · destination
pinched
Stole or squeezed tightly
- grippedHeld with pressure
- pressedPushed or smoothed flat
- manipulatedControlled through cunning
kneaded · molded · plucked · strummed · fretted · bassist · guitarist · pianist · clay · potter
approval
Favorable opinion given
- disapprovalUnfavorable opinion expressed
- likeComparable to, or enjoy
- dislikeMild negative regard
endorsement · rejection · upvote · downvote · emoji · emoticon · signal · acknowledge · agreement · disagreement
thumbedunread
Not yet perused
unopened · untouched · virgin · unexamined · neglected
thumbedstudied
Examined closely or learned
perused · read carefully · scrutinized · pored over · devoured
- thumbs upGesture signaling approval
- thumbs downGesture of rejection
- rule of thumbPractical approximation, not strict
- green thumbInborn skill with plants
- two thumbs upGesture of hearty endorsement
- thumb driveCompact removable digital storage
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