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THUMB SUCKING
THIS GESTURE IS MADE BY PLACING THE THUMB IN OR NEAR
THE MOUTH. IT USUALLY DENOTES THAT A PERSON HAS DONE
SOMETHING FOOLISH.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; WESTLAND
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Physically handicapped Deformed SPEECH -- Foolishness Stupidity Insanity |
Date learned: 09-15-1969