e-thumb en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
Blend of e- + green thumb. By surface analysis, e- + thumb.
Meanings
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(US, idiomatic) A natural skill for tinkering with electronics or computers.
Oh, I'll never have an e-thumb, no matter how long I stay at it. Nothing ever seems to work for me. Every program I launch crashes.
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(US) A person with this skill.
I should ask the e-thumb next door what he recommends for my BSOD.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| e-thumbs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |