cunny-thumb

1 of 2

adverb

cun·​ny-thumb

ˈkənē+

marbles

: with the thumb bent in behind the second finger of the closed hand : inexpertly

cunny-thumb

2 of 2

verb

marbles

: to shoot inexpertly

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

obsolete cunny woman, rabbit (alteration of cony) + thumb

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