thumbpick

noun, verb — 2 senses

thumbpick

noun

Etymology From thumb + pick.

1

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music A type of plectrum that clips on to, or wraps around the end of the thumb.

thumbpick

verb

Etymology From thumb + pick.

1

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music To use the thumb to pluck individual strings of a stringed instrument, usually to supply the bass part.

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