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thump
[thuhmp]
noun
a blow with something thick and heavy, producing a dull sound; a heavy knock.
the sound made by or as if by such a blow.
verb (used with object)
to strike or beat with something thick and heavy, so as to produce a dull sound; pound.
(of an object) to strike against (something) heavily and noisily.
Informal., to thrash severely.
verb (used without object)
to strike, beat, or fall heavily, with a dull sound.
to walk with heavy steps; pound.
to palpitate or beat violently, as the heart.
thump
/ θʌmp /
noun
the sound of a heavy solid body hitting or pounding a comparatively soft surface
a heavy blow with the hand
he gave me a thump on the back
verb
(tr) to strike or beat heavily; pound
(intr) to throb, beat, or pound violently
his heart thumped with excitement
Other Word Forms
- thumper noun
- unthumped adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of thump1
Word History and Origins
Origin of thump1
Example Sentences
Dutchman Gakpo played his part with the cross for Isak's goal, then a thumping finish in stoppage time for their second.
Inside a dim New Orleans-style bar in Hollywood, dozens of strangers mingle under the thump of pop music while nursing complimentary cocktails.
Stuart McCloskey, who started last week's thumping win over Australia, was ruled out earlier this week with a recurrence of the groin injury he picked up in the defeat by the All Blacks.
Belgium thumped Liechtenstein 7-0 to reach next year's tournament as Switzerland and Austria ground out draws to secure their places in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
His first assignment was a Nations League campaign, and his team pulled off an improbable promotion to the top tier thanks to last November's thumping 4-1 win over Iceland – and Montenegro's win against Turkey.
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