thump
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1thump

verb \ˈthəmp\

Definition of THUMP

transitive verb
1
: to strike or beat with or as if with something thick or heavy so as to cause a dull sound
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: to produce (music) mechanically or in a mechanical manner —usually used with out <thumped out a tune on the piano>
intransitive verb
1
a : to inflict a thump
b : to make or move with a thumping sound
2
: to make a vigorous endorsement <got a couple of…senators to thump for him — New York Herald Tribune>
thump·er noun

Examples of THUMP

  1. The boat thumped against the side of the pier.
  2. <thumped the desk with his hand as he delivered his speech>

Origin of THUMP

imitative
First Known Use: 1548

2thump

noun

Definition of THUMP

: a blow or knock with or as if with something blunt or heavy; also : the sound made by such a blow

Examples of THUMP

  1. The ball landed with a thump.
  2. <gave her boyfriend a thump against the side of his head whenever he said something obnoxious>

First Known Use of THUMP

1552

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