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Meaning of the word "well thumbed" in English

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well thumbed

US /ˌwel ˈθʌmd/
UK /ˌwel ˈθʌmd/
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Adjective

1.

having been read or handled a lot and consequently soiled or damaged

Example:
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His favorite book was old and well thumbed.
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The dictionary on the shelf was clearly well thumbed.
Synonym:
worndog-earedfrayedtatteredshabby
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