thick-fingered
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/ˌθɪkˈfɪŋɡərd/
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/ˌθɪkˈfɪŋɡəd/
having thick fingers
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thick-fingered' originates from the combination of 'thick' and 'fingered', where 'thick' means 'having a large distance between opposite sides' and 'fingered' refers to 'having fingers'.
Historical Evolution
'thick-fingered' is a compound adjective formed in modern English by combining 'thick' and 'fingered'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having thick fingers', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having thick or stubby fingers.
The pianist was surprisingly agile despite being thick-fingered.
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Last updated: 2025/07/21 12:47