Thump

/θʌmp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a heavy dull sound, as of something hitting the ground

There was a thump as the box fell off the shelf.

a sudden blow or impact

I felt a thump in my chest after the sudden scare.

verb

to strike or hit heavily, producing a sound

He thumped his fist on the table to get everyone's attention.

to move with a heavy or thudding sound

The elephant thumped down the path, shaking the ground.

Middle English 'thumpen', of imitative origin.

thump one's chest

To boast about one's achievements.

give a thump

To strike something forcefully.

thump along

To walk or move heavily.

thumping

A heavy, dull sound or blow.

thumper

A person or thing that thumps.

To impress or excite.

That new song really thumps!

To shoot or hit hard.

He thumped that ball over the fence.