thumping

[thuhm-ping]

adjective

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

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

   a thumping victory at the polls.

thumping

/ ˈθʌmpɪŋ /

adjective

1. slang,  (prenominal) huge or excessive

   a thumping loss

Other Word Forms

• thumpingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of thumping¹

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

Example Sentences

The hangover from the last election was always going to be nasty after a proper thumping, 14 years in power, and, oh yes, those five prime ministers.

From BBC

What would the city be without random bursts of fireworks and car sound systems thumping loud enough to shake you from your dreams?

From Los Angeles Times

Their goalkeeper was thumping it forward and the number of times he put it straight out of play.

From BBC

Yes, the thumping win is largely irrelevant but a breakout innings for a player the hierarchy rate so highly made it a near-perfect afternoon.

From BBC

Markets have long memories when governments fail to pass their announced Budget measures, especially when it arises surprisingly within administrations with thumping majorities.

From BBC

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