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Thump meaning

What does “thump” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“thump” is a noun and verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects).

thump

noun

  1. a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)

    Synonymsthumpingclumpclunkthud

  2. a heavy blow with the hand

verb

  1. move rhythmically

    “Her heart was beating fast”

    Synonymsbeatpound

  2. make a dull sound

    “the knocker thudded against the front door”

    Synonymsthud

  3. hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

    “the salesman pounded the door knocker”

    “a bible-thumping Southern Baptist”

    Synonymspoundpoke

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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