thumbsucker en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From thumb + sucker, suggesting the ignorance of a thumb-sucking child who needs things explained.
Meanings
- Someone who sucks their thumb.
- (US, slang) A piece of serious journalism that explains the background of current events and interprets them in a manner comforting to the intended readers.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| thumbsuckers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |