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!