Peukaloilla

Peukaloilla is a term that can refer to several things, primarily in Finnish. It is most commonly the plural form of "peukalo," which means "thumb" in Finnish. In this context, "peukaloilla" would translate to "with the thumbs" or "by the thumbs." This usage might appear in descriptions of actions involving thumbs, such as "He pointed with his thumbs" (Hän osoitti peukaloillaan) or "They played rock-paper-scissors with their thumbs" (He pelasivat nyrkin ja saksien peukaloilla).

Beyond its literal meaning, "peukaloilla" can also be used colloquially in a slightly more idiomatic sense. It can sometimes imply a lack of skill or a clumsy attempt at something, similar to the English phrase "by the seat of one's pants" or "amateurishly." For example, someone might say a task was done "peukaloilla" to suggest it wasn't done professionally or with expertise.

Additionally, in some very specific, less common contexts, "peukaloilla" might refer to a particular type of grip or hold used in certain activities, though this is not a widely recognized or standardized usage. The primary and most frequent meaning remains the plural of "thumb."