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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
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Other Word Forms

  • thumpingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of thumping

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

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