thumbs-down
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of thumbs-down
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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If a product - say Viennese-style sausages from Kostelecké uzeniny or sliced bread from Penam - belongs to an Agrofert company, a thumbs-down symbol appears.
From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025
The media built him up, and as we saw in the Roman colosseum, the thumbs-up can quickly turn to thumbs-down.
From Slate • Sep. 4, 2024
I remain in the thumbs-down camp concerning the prequels, by the way; instead of rehashing the same quibbles, I’ll simply direct you to Charles Taylor’s 1999 review for Salon.
From Salon • May 25, 2024
But, Front added, an emphatic thumbs-down from a group can kill off a show.
From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2024
I suggested calling Dad, but she gave that a quick thumbs-down, saying he was “too busy” for her.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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