Thumbstick
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈθʌmˌstɪk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thumbstick is a noun meaning (video games) A small joystick, generally part of a larger game controller, that can be operated with the thumb.
Meaning
(video games) A small joystick, generally part of a larger game controller, that can be operated with the thumb.
Example Sentences
Occasionally, when playing any given PC port, you’ll experience disorienting frame drops when using a mouse to control a camera that clearly was designed to move only as fluidly as console thumbsticks would allow.
Word Forms
- thumbsticks
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stick, thumbpad, thumbboard, d-pad, thumbstroke, thumbkin.
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