Thudding: meaning, definitions and examples
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thudding
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sound production
Thudding refers to the action of producing a sound that is deep, dull, and muffled, typically associated with a heavy object falling or hitting the ground. It can also describe sounds made during violent movements or impacts. This term is often used to convey a sense of heaviness or low resonance. In literature or music, 'thudding' can create an atmosphere of tension or urgency, emphasizing the force behind the action.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I heard a thudding noise from the attic.
- The rain was thudding against the roof.
- He felt his heart thudding in his chest during the suspenseful moment.
Translations
Translations of the word "thudding" in other languages:
๐ต๐น batida
- golpe
- pancada
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเคฎเคพเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Schlag
- Klopfen
- dumpfer Klang
๐ฎ๐ฉ dentuman
๐บ๐ฆ ัะดะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ uderzenie
๐ฏ๐ต ใในใณ
๐ซ๐ท coup
- bruit sourd
- fracas
๐ช๐ธ golpe
- estruendo
- ruido sordo
๐น๐ท gรผrรผltรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฟต
๐ธ๐ฆ ุถุฑุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ nรกraz
๐ธ๐ฐ รบder
๐จ๐ณ ็ ฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ udar
๐ฎ๐ธ hรถgg
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพาาั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แขแงแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ zษrbษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ golpe
Etymology
The word 'thud' dates back to the late 17th century, possibly derived from the Old English 'thลซdan', which means to beat or strike. The formation of the term involved the onomatopoeic representation of the sound it describes, as it mimics the deep, resonant noise produced by a heavy object. Over time, 'thud' evolved into a noun and 'thudding' became its verb form, used to describe not only the sound itself but also the act that produces it. The association of 'thudding' with feelings of heaviness and tension has made it a popular choice in both literary and musical contexts, enhancing the emotional impact of scenes and experiences.