Thump: meaning, definitions and examples

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thump

[ θʌmp ]

^{Context #1}

sound

To hit or strike with a loud, heavy sound.

Synonyms

bang, beat, pound

Examples of usage

He thumped the table in frustration.
The bass thumped through the speakers at the concert.

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action

A heavy blow or hit with a dull sound.

Synonyms

blow, impact, strike

Examples of usage

She felt a thump on the back of her head.
The thump of the door closing echoed in the hallway.

Translations

Translations of the word "thump" in other languages:

🇵🇹 batida

🇮🇳 धप्प

🇩🇪 Schlag

🇮🇩 dentuman

🇺🇦 удар

🇵🇱 uderzenie

🇯🇵 ドン

🇫🇷 coup

🇪🇸 golpe

🇹🇷 vuruş

🇰🇷 쿵

🇸🇦 ضربة

🇨🇿 úder

🇸🇰 úder

🇨🇳 砰

🇸🇮 udar

🇮🇸 högg

🇰🇿 соққы

🇬🇪 დარტყმა

🇦🇿 zərbə

🇲🇽 golpe

Word origin

The origin of the word 'thump' can be traced back to the late 16th century, where it was believed to have imitative origins. The word is thought to mimic the sound of a heavy blow or strike, hence the association with the loud, heavy sound it describes.