thud

[thuhd]

noun

1. a dull sound, as of a heavy blow or fall.

2. a blow causing such a sound.

verb (used without object)

thudded, thudding 

1. to strike or fall with a dull sound of heavy impact.

thud

/ θʌd /

noun

1. a dull heavy sound

   the book fell to the ground with a thud

2. a blow or fall that causes such a sound

verb

1. to make or cause to make such a sound

Other Word Forms

• thuddingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of thud¹

1505–15; imitative; compare Middle English thudden, Old English thyddan to strike, press

Word History and Origins

Origin of thud¹

Old English thyddan to strike; related to thoddettan to beat, perhaps of imitative origin

Example Sentences

With grand banking halls based on those from Soane's building hidden off the corridor, occasional echoing thuds and bangs are the main reminder of the working nature of the building.

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The muffled thud of air defences intercepting drones and missiles was the soundtrack to most of the night.

From BBC

The friend she was talking to "heard a thud" and assumed Ms Martynova had dropped her phone.

From BBC

Since the early days of Russia's full-scale invasion, social media feeds have been full of drone videos, usually set to soundtracks of thudding heavy metal music.

From BBC

But, equipped with a thudding backhand, Andreeva can redirect rallies at will, forcing opponents to go on the defensive, and has good anticipation of their next shot.

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Related Words

• bang 
• thump