thumbsucker

English

Etymology

thumb +‎ sucker, suggesting the ignorance of a thumb-sucking child who needs things explained.

Pronunciation
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Noun

thumbsucker (plural thumbsuckers)

  1. Someone who sucks their thumb.
  2. (US, slang) A piece of serious journalism that explains the background of current events and interprets them in a manner comforting to the intended readers.

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