whomp

[hwomp, womp]

noun

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

   He fell with an awful whomp.

verb (used with object)

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

   We whomped the visiting team.

2. to slap or strike.

   to whomp the kids.

verb (used without object)

1. to make a banging or slapping noise.

   Guns whomped in the distance.

verb phrase

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of whomp¹

First recorded in 1925–30; imitative

Example Sentences

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

On the other hand, he already was whomped in 2020, and by shamelessly lying to his supporters, he has turned his loss into a cause celebre and a continuing national nightmare.

From Los Angeles Times

Nearly every morning the whomp of Russian artillery shells fired from miles away, across the Dnipro River, shakes the city.

From New York Times

Every few minutes, mortar shells landed nearby with a terrifying whomp.

From New York Times

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

From Washington Post

Related Words

• bump 
• concussion 
• impact 
• jab 
• jolt 
• kick 
• punch 
• shock 
• slap 
• stroke 
• uppercut