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Definition of thumbstick

thumbstick

/ˈθʌm.stɪk/
thumb · stick
Plural:thumbsticks
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• noun

1

A small, pivotable control stick on a video game controller or electronic device that is manipulated with the thumb to control movement or direction.

Example

"The left thumbstick on my controller started drifting after years of heavy use."

2

British A traditional country walking stick, typically taller than a standard cane, with a natural V-shaped fork at the top where the walker rests their thumb.

Example

"The shepherd leaned on his hazel thumbstick as he watched the flock cross the hillside."

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• Rhymes for thumbstick

• Nearby Words

thumbpad
thumbprint
thumbscrew
thumbstick
thumbtack
thump
thumper

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thumbstick. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thumbstick
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