thundery
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of thundery
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Like recent days some of these could be torrential and thundery, especially in the southern half of England and Wales.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Further weather warnings could be issued for parts of England and Wales as heavy, potentially thundery showers continue through Thursday and into Friday.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Some of these showers will become heavy and thundery but south-east England will stay largely dry.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Many places will be dry with a mix of cloud and sunny spells although a few showers are possible, and these could be heavy and thundery in some places.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
She's the percussionist and gets to crash the cymbals and play the thundery kettle drums, which sounds an ace laugh.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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