thumbstick

English

noun
Definitions
  • (video games) A small joystick that can be operated with the thumb.

Etymology

Compound from English thumb + English stick (sticky, adhere, cigarette, joint).

Origin

English

stick

Gloss

sticky, adhere, cigarette, joint

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Property

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