ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Thumbsucking

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Thumbsucking is a noun meaning The act of sucking one's thumb.

Meaning

The act of sucking one's thumb.

Example Sentences

Thumbsucking may be used by children to console themselves.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fingersucking, thumbing, sucking, suckling, tonguing, licking.

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