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   thump

   /θʌmp/

   verb

   • 1. hit or strike heavily, especially with the fist or a blunt implement: "Holman thumped the desk with his hand" Similar hitstrikebeatbatterpoundattackassaultknockrapsmackthwackslappummelpunchrain blows onbelabourhammercudgelthrashbangdrubweltcuffcrackbuffetbox someone's earsinformal:bashclobbercloutclipwallopbeat the living daylights out ofgive someone a (good) hiding/beating/drubbingwhackbelttanbiffboplay intopitch intolace intolet someone have itknock into the middle of next weeksocklamwhompstick one onsloshboffbustsluglight intowhaledongquiltliterary:smiteswinge
   • ▪ 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" Similar throbpoundthudhammerpulsatepulsepumppalpitateracebeat heavilygo pit-a-patpitter-pattervibratedrumliterary:pantthrillrare:quop
   • ▪ play a tune enthusiastically but heavy-handedly: "the Band of the Royal Marines was thumping out a selection from"
   • 2. defeat heavily: informal "Bristol thumped Rugby 35–13"

   noun

   • 1. a dull, heavy blow with a person's fist or a blunt implement: "I felt a thump on my back" Similar blowhitpunchsmackthwackslapthrashingbanghidingdrubbinglambastingweltcuffboxcrackinformal:bashclobbercloutclipwallopwhackbelttanbiffbopsocklamwhompsloshboffbustslugwhaledongdated:buffet
   • ▪ a heavy deadened sound: "the bag landed on the floor with a thump" Similar thudclunkclonkcrashsmashsmackbangboomthunderwallopstompstampclumpclompinformal:whamwhump
   • ▪ a strong heartbeat, especially one caused by fear or excitement: "Jane's heart gave an uncomfortable thump"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: imitative.

   Derivatives

   • 1. thumper noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTHUMP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Thump is a verb that means to hit something or someone with your fist, or to make a loud sound. Learn how to use thump in different contexts, see examples, and find synonyms and antonyms.

   • English (US)

     THUMP meaning: 1. to hit something and cause a noise: 2. to...

   • Znaczenie Thump, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     THUMP definicja: 1. to hit something and cause a noise: 2....

   • Thump: French Translation

     THUMP translate: battre violemment, résonner, donner un...

   • Thump: Korean Translation

     thump translate: 치다, 쿵 하는 소리. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Thump: Arabic Translation

     THUMP translate: يَضْرِب بِقَبْضَتِه, ضَربة قَوِيّة. Learn...

   • Thump: Catalan Translation

     THUMP translate: donar un cop a, copejar, cop sord. Learn...

   • Thump: Japanese Translation

     THUMP translate: ドスンとぶつかる, ～をゴツンとたたく, ドスンという音,...

   • Portuguese Translation

     THUMP translate: bater, dar um murro em, dar uma pancada em,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › thumpThump Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Thump is a verb that means to strike or beat with something thick or heavy, or a noun that means a blow or knock. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, etymology, and usage from Merriam-Webster.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › thumpTHUMP Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Thump is a noun or verb that means a heavy blow or sound, or to strike or beat something heavily. Learn how to use thump in a sentence, and find out its origin and related words.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTHUMP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Thump is a verb that means to hit something hard, usually with your fist, or to make a loud, dull sound by hitting something else. It can also be a noun for the sound or a blow. See more meanings, synonyms, pronunciation and examples of thump.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › thumpThump - definition of thump by The Free Dictionary

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   Thump is a noun or verb that means a heavy blow, sound, or movement. Learn how to use thump in different contexts, such as hitting, beating, throbbing, or flapping, with synonyms and translations.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of thump – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Thump is a verb that means to hit someone or something with your fist, or to make a loud noise. It can also mean that your heart beats very fast. See how to use thump in sentences and translations.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › thumpThump - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A thump is a hard, thudding sound, or an equally hard hit or blow, like the thump your older brother gives you when you embarrass him in front of his friends. If you drop your backpack full of books it'll make a thump as it hits the floor.