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Biting your thumb at someone was considered a rude British insult. Also, it is a traditional Sicilian insult meaning 'the hell with you'. Kind of like an American giving somebody the finger. It's on Wikipedia.
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What does biting your thumb mean today?
because it hurts Romeo and Juliet play~biting your thumb is like the equivalent of the middle finger. Basically F you.
What is the origin of under my thumb?
"Under my thumb" as well as "wrapped around my finger" are phrases that come from falconry. If I understand correctly, when one holds a falcon, the jess, or leash is held under the thumb and/or wrapped around a finger in order to keep control of the bird.
What is the First digit of hand called as?
THUMB
Is touching your thumb to your wrist normal?
Thumb twitching is not normal if you thumb twitchs you may want to consult a doctor.
What is the pollex?
The pollex is the correct anatomical term for the thumb.
Is biting your thumb at people an insult in some cultures?
because it is the equvalent to the middle finger
Romeo and juitet what dose bauteing you thumb at someone mean?
Biting your thumb at someone back then is the equivalent to giving someone the middle finger today. It's just a rude gesture intended to make the Capulets angry. When they are asked "Are you biting our thumb at us, Sir?" and respond saying "I do bite my thumb sir." That would be the same as when people subtly give you the middle finger and say that isn'thow they meant it.
How does the symbol of thumb biting exemplify and advance the conflict between the Capulets and the Montagues at the beginning of the play?
It shows how such a simple insult can create such chaos, illustrating how the Montagues and Capulets are like 'fire and powder'
Is it bad to stick your middle finger up?
i believe it stemed from along time ago, when biting your thumb was a form of insult. something like that.
What does biting your thumb mean today?
because it hurts Romeo and Juliet play~biting your thumb is like the equivalent of the middle finger. Basically F you.
Who bites his thumb?
In act 1 scence 1 Sampson bites his thumb at abram biting your thumb was considered a sign of disrespect.
What is a sentence with the word insult?
You added insult to injury!I felt like that was an insult to my intelligence.You shouldn't insult other people.
How to stop thumb sucking toddlers?
Paint thumb nail with no-bite nail polish (used to keep one from biting nails).
Why is biting a thumb is offensive to the Capulet in shakespeare story Romeo and Juliet?
biting the thumb back in Verona at the time romeo and Juliet was set was an offense such as sticking up your middle finger now. just another socially unacceptable thing
Who says you do bite your thumb sir?
In way back when Shakespeare plays were actually funny, biting your thumb was a hand gesture that is the equivalent of giving somebody the finger.
What does it mean -bite your thumb?
"Bite your thumb" is an old gesture of insult or provocation, similar to giving someone the finger. It is considered rude in many cultures and can escalate tensions between individuals.
What is the best way to break a biting ferret's grip?
press your thumb on his throat will choke him slightly but he will let go..
