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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

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   What is the meaning of Thump?

   • Noun. A thump; a heavy blow. A swelling or prominence, resulting from a bump or blow; a protuberance. One of the protuberances on the cranium which are associated with distinct faculties or affections of the mind; as, the bump of "veneration;" the bump of "acquisitiveness."

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   What does 'thump-thump' mean?

   • Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word 'thump-thump'. It refers to the sound of a heart beating. Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2023.

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   What does a Thump sound like?

   • 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. And, if your friend starts to choke on his lemonade at lunch, you might want to give him a thump on the back.

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3. 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: Arabic Translation

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

   • Thump: French Translation

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

   • Thump: Korean Translation

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

   • Traditional

     THUMP translate: 嘭嘭敲打，（使）砰然作響, 重擊，捶擊, 砰然落下;物體落下的聲音, 重擊，捶擊....

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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.

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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.

6. 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.

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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.

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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.

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   Thump is a verb that means to hit someone or something hard, or a noun that means the sound of hitting. Learn how to use thump in different contexts, such as informal speech, expressions and idioms.