Synonyms

whomp

American

[hwomp, womp] / ʰwɒmp, wɒmp /

noun

a loud, heavy blow, slap, bang, or the like.

He fell with an awful whomp.

verb (used with object)

to defeat (a person, opposing team, etc.) decisively.

We whomped the visiting team.
to slap or strike.

to whomp the kids.

verb (used without object)

to make a banging or slapping noise.

Guns whomped in the distance.

verb phrase

whomp up
1. to make or create quickly.
  
  to whomp up a new set of guidelines.
2. to stir up; rouse.
  
  to whomp up public approval.

Etymology

Origin of whomp

First recorded in 1925–30; imitative

Example Sentences

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The sound is raw yet tuneful, with scratchy electric guitars and whomping live drums in place of the synth-ier, more intricately layered productions of “Love Hate Music Box.”

From Los Angeles Times

This also isn’t about whomping up a strong need to prove yourself.

From Washington Post

And he got whomped in the 1972 presidential election, after which the country got Watergate.

From Washington Post

Today’s “bump” as a star hangs in the lane was the 1960s’ “whomp” as Baylor was knocked to the floor.

From Washington Post

Each was a loud thunderclap, a sudden affirmative whomping, followed by puffs of black smoke.

From The Guardian

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