Meaning & Definition of word "Thump"
Thump
/θʌmp/
noun:
- 1. a heavy dull sound, as of something hitting the ground
- Example: There was a thump as the box fell off the shelf.
- 2. a sudden blow or impact
- Example: I felt a thump in my chest after the sudden scare.
verb:
- 1. to strike or hit heavily, producing a sound
- Example: He thumped his fist on the table to get everyone's attention.
- 2. to move with a heavy or thudding sound
- Example: The elephant thumped down the path, shaking the ground.
Etymology
●Middle English 'thumpen', of imitative origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
thump one's chest:
To boast about one's achievements.
give a thump:
To strike something forcefully.
thump along:
To walk or move heavily.
Related Words
thumping:
A heavy, dull sound or blow.
thumper:
A person or thing that thumps.
Slang Meanings of thump
Meaning: To impress or excite.
● Example Sentence: That new song really thumps!
Meaning: To shoot or hit hard.
● Example Sentence: He thumped that ball over the fence.