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What does it mean when someone puts theirs thumb to their nose and wiggle their finger?
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∙ 12y ago
It doesn't have any specific meaning, it's just a rude gesture. It's generally regarded as more childish and therefore slightly less offensive than "flipping the bird" (which does have a fairly specific meaning).
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What does biting your thumb at us mean?
This is a slang expression that comes from "Romeo and Juliet," and in Shakespeare's day, biting one's thumb was a way to show disrespect to someone, or to show you were eager to pick a fight with them. It would be the equivalent today of giving someone the middle finger, or spitting at someone-- its intention was to be provocative.
What is the alphabet in sign language?
In American Sign Language (ASL), the alphabet is represented using one-handed signs for each letter from A to Z. Each letter is formed by using specific handshapes and movements. It is a foundational skill in learning sign language.
What is the sign language for G?
hold your hand like a gun, with your index finger and your thumb out, and hide your thumb behind your index finger. Kind of like Q, but in a 9 o'clock position instead of 6 o'clock.
What is the name of five fingers in Hindi and English?
Hindi : Angutha,tarjani,madhyama,anamika,kanishtha English : thumb,forefinger or index finger,middle finger,ring finger, little finger.
How do you say my favorite color in sign language?
1. point to yourself with the whole hand 2. wiggle the fingers on the chin (color) 3. act as if you are gathering something with only the middle finger and thumb at one side of the mouth 4. like a zipper, move it to the other side (favorite)
Why is thumb finger called thumb?
The thumb is called a thumb instead of a finger because it is smaller than a finger. A thumb also has 2 joints and a finger has 3.
Why can you not take your pulse with your thumb?
I was taught in nursing school that both the thumb and index finger have a pulse, so that when taking someone else's pulse, use the middle and ring finger
Which finger is your forefinger?
Your forefinger is your pointer or index finger. It is the finger next to your thumb.
Significance of biting your thumb at someone?
In medieval times this was the equivalent of giving someone the middle finger.
What does span mean in bowling?
It is the measurement between the thumb and middle finger, thumb and ring finger and middle finger to ring finger.
Which finger is the pointer finger?
its the finger right next to your thumb
Which is index finger?
Finger next to the thumb, i.e. To the immediate right of the thumb on your right hand To the immediate left of the thumb on your left hand
What is the longest finger on your hands?
Everyone thinks that your middle finger is the longest finger on your hand, but according to doctors, the thumb (which is counted as a finger) is the longest. Your thumb does not end at the crease, it ends at the bone close to your wrist. your thumb is the longest finger on your hand!
Is the index finger the middle finger?
No, the index finger is next to the thumb. Then the middle finger. Then the ring finger. Then the little finger, sometimes called pinky. no its the one between the middle finger and the thumb. The one you point it.
What is the name of human finger in hand?
fore finger, middle,ring finger, little finger thumb
Is the thumb medial to the ring finger?
No. When the body is in the anatomical position, the thumb is further away from the midline. You say that the thumb is lateral to the ring finger.
Which finger is the index finger?
The index finger is between your thumb and middle finger.
