What does it mean when one taps their nose with their finger?
I always thought it meant “you got it” or “you’re on the ball” but I think I am wrong.
2007-02-06 15:52:41 · 4 answers · asked by Slikemema 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Yes, it's a sort of rebus (visual and audio pun) with nose = knows, so pointing to your nose is a silent way to say "he knows".
2007-02-07 03:05:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it comes from "on the nose" the saying that indicates someone has the exact point.
2007-02-06 23:55:51 · answer #2 · answered by lizzey_in_pink 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you're right. It's possible that there might be other meanings as well.
2007-02-07 02:58:53 · answer #3 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe it means youre being a brown-noser...not that you are... it just depends on the context of when people do it i suppose
2007-02-07 00:03:58 · answer #4 · answered by Nay 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋