thumbtack

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Pronunciation

/ˈθʌm.tæk/

Definition of thumbtack

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

(Canada, US)A small nail-like tack with a slightly rounded head that can be pressed into place with light pressure from the thumb; used for hanging light articles on a wall or noticeboard.

“You say that I'm broke my nigga, how is that? Bitch I'm stickin to this paper like a thumbtack”

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noun

(Canada, US)A small nail-like tack with a slightly rounded head that can be pressed into place with light pressure from the thumb; used for hanging light articles on a wall or noticeboard.

“You say that I'm broke my nigga, how is that? Bitch I'm stickin to this paper like a thumbtack”

verb

(transitive)To fix or attach something with a thumbtack.

“On the particle-board partition that separated his cubicle from the next, Paul had thumbtacked things that might inspire him […]”

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From thumb + tack.

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