thumb-sucker
noun
a person who habitually sucks a thumb.
thumb-sucking
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a word derived from
thumb-sucker.
Example Sentences
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It felt like the arrival of justice long delayed — like someone in the criminal justice system finally gathering courage and sidestepping all the thumb-sucking about the political implications of bringing charges.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 7, 2023
Little John was a black bear, the Sheriff of Nottingham was a wolf, Friar Tuck was a badger, and perhaps most memorably, Prince John was a thumb-sucking, jewel-encrusted crown-wearing lion.
From The Verge ● Apr. 10, 2020
It’s a big book, one that no one will wish longer, but its chapters move past like a crunching collection of singles and not a thumb-sucking double album.
From New York Times ● Dec. 7, 2017
Instead, sit down with her supervisor, or someone in human resources, and say that you’re concerned that a thumb-sucking receptionist gives a bad impression to visitors.
From Slate ● Jan. 12, 2012
Maybe take up thumb-sucking, too, because I was going to need some more coping skills.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
