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thumping

American  
[thuhm-ping] / ˈθʌm pɪŋ /

adjective

  1. of, like, or pertaining to a thump.

  2. strikingly great, immense, exceptional, or impressive; resounding.

    a thumping victory at the polls.
thumping British  
/ ˈθʌmpɪŋ /

adjective

  1. slang (prenominal) huge or excessive

    a thumping loss
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of thumping

First recorded in 1570–80; thump + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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Thumping sound systems accompanied colourful feathered bands with representations of everywhere from Martinique to Mauritius.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2023

Thumping music rang out, and she was handed a bouquet of flowers, draped in the winner’s sash and crowned with a tiara onstage at the 71st Miss Universe Competition, held in New Orleans.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 14, 2023

Thumping music blared from the home, rattling the windows.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2022

Thumping gospel at weekly church services propels congregants to feel the power of God.

From Reuters • May 4, 2020

Thumping, pumping, vibrating concrete pushes my feet home.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles

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