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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
/ θʌ /
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
Derived Forms
- ˈٳܳ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ٳܳİ noun
- ܲ·ٳܳ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of thump1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of thump1
Example Sentences
It’s a Thursday night and West Coast rap anthems are thumping over the sound system.
Mensik is another rising star in the men's game, possessing a huge serve and a thumping backhand that has taken him inside the world's top 50.
The defender's thumping header from Kieran Trippier's corner - from about 12 yards out - to give his side the lead just before half-time was fantastic.
And while there have been a few reports of Canadians flying the US flag, a recent poll by the Angus Reid Institute underlined that a thumping 91% of Canadians reject becoming the 51st state.
Steve Borthwick's men moved to the top of the table with a thumping win in Wales, but the French responded to the challenge.
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