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  2. Obscene gesture - Wikipedia

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    In some Arab countries, this gesture serves the same purpose and meaning of a raised middle finger. In former Persia , mainly Iran and Iraq , a gesture involving exposing only the thumb in a vertical orientation—a thumbs up —is used instead of the finger to express roughly the same sentiment – roughly equivalent in meaning to "shove it up ...

  3. Pollice verso - Wikipedia

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    The precise gesture described by the phrase pollice verso, and its meaning, are the subject of scholarly debate. According to Anthony Corbeill, a classical studies professor who has extensively researched the practice, thumbs up signalled killing a gladiator, while "a closed fist with a wraparound thumb" meant sparing him. [1] [2]

  4. Thumb signal - Wikipedia

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    The thumbs-up signal has a generally positive connotation in English-speaking countries. However, its perceived meaning varies significantly from culture to culture. [15] In Tibet, the thumbs-up gesture is a traditional way of begging for mercy. [16] The sign has been said to have a pejorative meaning in Iran. [17]

  5. Glossary of British terms not widely used in the United States

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    balls-up (vulgar, though possibly not in origin) error, mistake, SNAFU. See also cock-up. (US: fuck up, screw up, mess up) BAME refers to people who are not white; acronym of "black, Asian, and minority ethnic" [18] [19] (US: BIPOC) bank holiday a statutory holiday when banks and most businesses are closed [20] (national holiday; state holiday ...

  6. Wilkins Micawber - Wikipedia

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    As illustrated by Fred Barnard in an 1870s edition. Micawber is known for asserting his faith that "something will turn up." [2] His name has become synonymous with someone who lives in hopeful expectation.

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  8. V sign - Wikipedia

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    The V sign is a hand gesture in which the index and middle fingers are raised and parted to make a V shape while the other fingers are clenched. It has various meanings, depending on the circumstances and how it is presented.

  9. Head-up display - Wikipedia

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    Head-up displays were a precursor technology to augmented reality (AR), incorporating a subset of the features needed for the full AR experience, but lacking the necessary registration and tracking between the virtual content and the user's real-world environment.