thrump
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of thrump
First recorded in 1870–75; imitative
Example Sentences
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Two drummers emphasized tribal thrump and rolling rhythms, giving Welch’s music some earthiness and drive.
From Chicago Tribune
Young was conscious of a dull crunching "thrump."
From Project Gutenberg
As the show starts, guitars throb, drums thrump.
From Time Magazine Archive
"What's the thrump—is it a diamond? look over and tell us," murmured the crowd nearest the entrance.
From Project Gutenberg
Be Saint Patrick, the black one’s a thrump anyhow!
From Project Gutenberg
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