Thump

noun

/θʌmp/

Word Frequency: 0.8

Definitions

1.nounA blow that produces a muffled sound.

2.nounThe sound of such a blow; a thud.

3.nounUsed to replace the vulgar or blasphemous element in "what the hell" and similar phrases.

"Where the thump have you been?!"

4.verbTo hit (someone or something) as if to make a thump.

5.verbTo cause to make a thumping sound.

"The cat thumped its tail in irritation."

6.verbTo thud or pound.

7.verbTo throb with a muffled rhythmic sound.

"Dance music thumped from the nightclub entrance."

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