2007-03-24 07:12:20 · 7 answers · asked by Estelle* 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
In india it means a teasing gesture
2007-03-24 07:28:56 · answer #1 · answered by mit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's true that "thumbs up" traditionally translates as the foulest of Iraqi insults—the most straightforward interpretation is "Up yours, pal!"
2007-03-24 14:21:43 · answer #2 · answered by blakesleefam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
according to wikipedia.org the thumbs up is an obscene gesture in the middle-easteren countries.
2007-03-24 14:21:00 · answer #3 · answered by stripling warrior 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Iraq for sure. I'm not so sure about Iran or Sibera, but it is for sure in Iraq.
2007-03-24 14:18:42 · answer #4 · answered by Brent 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somalia, they consider it obscene. I'm sure there are many more!
2007-03-24 14:16:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
iran
2007-03-24 14:17:44 · answer #6 · answered by ►黄人◄ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iraqi-It means "up yours"
2007-03-24 14:21:54 · answer #7 · answered by Julia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋