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thump

[ thuhmp ]

noun

  1. a blow with something thick and heavy, producing a dull sound; a heavy knock.
  2. the sound made by or as if by such a blow.


verb (used with object)

  1. to strike or beat with something thick and heavy, so as to produce a dull sound; pound.
  2. (of an object) to strike against (something) heavily and noisily.
  3. Informal. to thrash severely.

verb (used without object)

  1. to strike, beat, or fall heavily, with a dull sound.
  2. to walk with heavy steps; pound.
  3. to palpitate or beat violently, as the heart.

thump

/ θʌ /

noun

  1. the sound of a heavy solid body hitting or pounding a comparatively soft surface
  2. a heavy blow with the hand

    he gave me a thump on the back

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. tr to strike or beat heavily; pound
  2. intr to throb, beat, or pound violently

    his heart thumped with excitement

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٳܳ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ٳܳİ noun
  • ܲ·ٳܳ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of thump1

First recorded in 1530–40; imitative
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of thump1

C16: related to Icelandic, Swedish dialect dumpa to thump; see thud , bump
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It’s a Thursday night and West Coast rap anthems are thumping over the sound system.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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