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Thump
θʌmp
Thump definitions
verb
thump
thumped
thumping
thumps
- hit or strike heavily, especially with the fist or a blunt implement
"Holman thumped the desk with his hand"
hit strike beat batter pound attack assault knock rap smack thwack slap pummel punch rain blows on belabour hammer cudgel thrash bang drub welt cuff crack buffet box someone's ears- move forcefully or with a heavy deadened sound
"she picked up the kettle then thumped it down again"
- (of a person's heart or pulse) beat or pulsate strongly, typically because of fear or excitement
"her heart thumped with fright"
- play a tune enthusiastically but heavy-handedly
"the Band of the Royal Marines was thumping out a selection from Oklahoma"
- defeat heavily
"Bristol thumped Rugby 35–13"
noun
thump
thumps
- a dull, heavy blow with a person's fist or a blunt implement
"I felt a thump on my back"
- a heavy deadened sound
"the bag landed on the floor with a thump"
- a strong heartbeat, especially one caused by fear or excitement
"Jane's heart gave an uncomfortable thump"