Thumb one's nose disrespectfully (4,1,5)
I believe the answer is:
cock a snook
(Other definitions for cock a snook that I've seen before include "Gesture contemptuously" , "Show contempt (with thumb touching nose and fingers spread)" .)
I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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