Meaning of the word jumbo. What does protruding thumb and little finger mean?

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Jumbo (guitar)

Jumbo(- hulk, giant; on behalf of the famous circus elephant) - a type of acoustic or electro-acoustic guitar: an instrument with steel strings, a large body, a flat top and rounded contour lines. Jumbo guitars are common among country guitarists. Jumbos, together with dreadnoughts, form a class of so-called Western guitars. One of the most famous jumbo guitars is a model produced since 1937.

Guitars of a similar shape, but larger in size, are called super jumbo.

Jumbo (disambiguation)

• Jumbo (1860?-1885) - the famous circus elephant, mascot of Tufts University.
• Jumbo is a type of acoustic or electric-acoustic guitar.
• "Jumbo" is the unofficial name of the Boeing 747 passenger airliner.
• "Sherman Jumbo" (M4A3E2 Sherman Jumbo) - a modification of the American M4 Sherman tank with reinforced armor.

Jumbo

Jumbo(; c. December 1860, Abyssinia - September 15, 1885, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada) - savannah elephant; the first zoo and circus animal in history to achieve sustained worldwide fame. In 1862, it was brought from Africa to the menagerie at the Parisian Garden of Plants. Since 1865, he was kept in the London Zoo, from where in 1882 he was sold to the circus of the American entrepreneur and showman Phineas Taylor Barnum. Died in an accident at railway. WITH late XIX centuries to the present - the mascot of Tufts University.

Yokamon! Good afternoon dear readers, today I decided to touch upon very interesting topic. Let's talk about what the gesture “Thumb and little finger protruding in different directions” means. Do you believe in the existence of sign language? How often do movements of the hands and the formation of certain figures replace familiar vocabulary? Do you know what the thumbs up and pinky sign means and when it is appropriate to use it?

I am aware that this gesture should not be done on Caribbean Islands? Read on, the most interesting things will come next.

One gesture on many continents

This strange gesture, called "Shaka", is often used by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes and grappling wrestlers.

The gesture, when the thumb and little finger are protruded and the rest are pressed against the palm, can be seen not only among wrestlers, but also among people from the world of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Today it is often used and ordinary people, and on different continents it can be deciphered and understood differently. For example,

• if we take the American sign system as a basis, this means the letter U,
• in China - number 6,
• and in our country this gesture symbolizes a telephone call, if a person puts his thumb to his ear,
• or an offer to take drugs if you put it to your lips,
• if your hands are located at stomach level, the interlocutor is offering you alcohol.

According to many sources, this sign is most often used when greeting, along with it, they mainly pronounce the words “Shaka, brah!” The islanders seem to be asking people to relax, take their time, and remember that life is wonderful and everything will always be fine. In Hawaii, everyone uses this gesture: athletes and even politicians. Apart from greeting, "Shaka" is also used to express your gratitude and if you want to say goodbye.

By the way, the “Shaka” gesture is used in the film “Secret Soldiers of Benghazi”. The film was shot this year. If you can uncritically experience the heroism of the American soldier and can watch Hollywood portray the East in film, I see no reason why you wouldn't like Michael Bay's new film.

Putting aside electronic world, the director, with identical pomp, shot the project much better, and it’s worth admitting that he did it very well. If you don’t have anything to do in the evening, watch this movie and write in the comments what this gesture meant in the last minutes.

Where did the gesture come from?

After viewing the picture, I became curious, how did this sign come into use? Who started showing it first? Why don't they use the index finger instead of the little finger? According to the first two versions that I was able to find, "Shaka" is associated with an ordinary guy Kalil Haman, who worked in the last century in Hawaii.

One day he had an accident, as a result he lost all the fingers on his hand except the thumb and little finger. Many people believe that the guy always said hello with his right hand, and people only saw two fingers. This gesture was liked by the local guys, who began to greet in the same way. A few years later, the gesture spread throughout the island; by the way, almost all local residents are confident that this version is the most truthful.

Second version

The gesture became popular after Haman got a job guarding trains that carried sugar. An accident happened to him at his previous job. He had to inspect the trains and drop off the children who were constantly trying to ride them. After the inspection, the guy raised his hand, thereby showing the driver that he could move on and everything was fine.

Another version of "Shaka" is associated with

According to legend, a shark attacked a surfer, but he managed to escape, losing three of his fingers. The guy never gave up surfing and greeted his friends with his right hand, using this very gesture.

There are sources where it is written that “Shaka” was used by labor immigrants as an invitation to drink a glass of beer or something stronger after a hard day of work.

It’s interesting how meaningful a simple sign can be; many people probably don’t even think about what they are showing when they simply randomly cross two fingers. After reading the forums, I realized that our people perceive “Shaka” differently.

What does protruding thumb and little finger mean?

1. I'm a rocker
2. Goat, gore, gore.
3. Sexual act. By the way, this is why I wrote earlier that it is better not to show it on the Caribbean Islands unless you are specifically talking about intimacy. If you point your little finger at a girl with your thumb sticking out, she may take it as an insult and file a police complaint against you for harassment.
4. Hard bass dance.
5. Nike brand.
6. Relax, take it easy.
7. Among the mercenaries it means "Jumbo" - in other words, this is their Code.

Do you know what this or other gestures mean? Well, for example, a two-finger gesture in the form of the letter B? Or, for example, what does the tongue gesture between two fingers mean? Share your guesses in the comments.

Two finger gesture in the form of the letter B

From historical articles it became known that during Hundred Years Wars The French had a couple of fingers cut off, which they used to string the bow. And those who had all their fingers in place mocked their enemies and showed “V”.

Even today this gesture is prohibited in France. And also almost all of Europe and England do not recognize it. For example, approximately 7 years ago, Barry Ferguson and Alan McGregor were expelled from their football teams for displaying "V".

The second meaning of this sign is “Victory”. It was used by Winston Churchill himself during World War II. He made the "V" sign popular and in his understanding it meant victory, but in this case the palm had to be turned back to the public. Many countries perceive this sign as a simple demonstration of the number "2".

Gesture "Goat"

In Russia, this gesture is called “horns”, “raspaltsovka” or “korn” and everyone interprets it in their own way. In Central Europe in medieval times it was used to protect against the evil eye (as if you had a bullet in your pocket). This sign can be found mentioned in many books, it is even depicted in paintings. The frontman of Black Sabbath has made this gesture the most important in his life: now at a concert of various musical genres, he shows “Horns” as if approving the group. But there is no need to show this gesture to an Italian man or woman. In this country it means someone who has been cuckolded. So try not to show Heavy Metal in this country.

Do I use gestures when communicating with friends? Probably more often no than yes. We are all different, and everyone has their own perception of the world, I may offend someone, on the contrary, I will flirt with someone, although I did not even intend to do this. It's better to use words instead of gestures. But I’m sure that at a Korn concert the “Shaka” or “Goat” gesture will be more than appropriate.

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