Under The Thumb Edit Meaning

1.

A term usually used to describe a person who is subservient in a relationship.

-see also "under the cosh"

"Where is dave?"

"he's out with his missus"

"man, that guy is under the thumb"

See weak, cosh, thumb, woman, beating

2.

Used to desribe a person who obeys another persons (usually of the opposite sex) requests. They are then under said persons thumb

girl: 'can you get me a drink please'

lad gets drink

this lad is now under the thumb of the girl

See thumb, control, fancy, under, obey