Meaning & Definition of word "Thud"
Thud
/θʌd/
noun:
- 1. a dull, heavy sound made by an object striking a surface.
- Example: The book fell off the shelf with a thud.
- 2. a sudden or heavy impact.
- Example: He felt a thud in his chest as the news hit him.
verb:
- 1. to make a dull, heavy sound.
- Example: The heavy package thudded to the ground.
- 2. to strike or fall heavily.
- Example: The athlete thudded his feet against the track as he ran.
Etymology
●Origin unknown, likely imitative of the sound.
Common Phrases and Expressions
thud of a heart:
the sound of the heartbeat, often indicating fear or excitement
thud of a falling object:
describes the sound made when an object falls heavily
with a thud:
indicates a heavy or sudden impact or fall
Related Words
bang:
a sudden loud noise
thump:
a heavy blow or thud
clatter:
a continuous rattling sound
Slang Meanings of thud
Meaning: to fall heavily
● Example Sentence: I just thudded onto the couch after that long day.
Meaning: to hit or strike an object hard
● Example Sentence: Stop thudding that door!