Thumping: meaning, definitions and examples

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thumping

[ ˈθʌmpɪŋ ]

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sound

Making a dull, heavy sound, like that of something solid striking something else.

Synonyms

banging, beating, pounding

Examples of usage

The thumping sound of the bass music could be heard from the party next door.
The thumping noise of the construction work was disturbing the neighborhood.

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action

The action of hitting or striking something with a dull, heavy sound.

Synonyms

banging, beating, pounding

Examples of usage

The thumping of the drums added to the excitement of the performance.
The loud thumping on the door startled the residents.

Translations

Translations of the word "thumping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 batendo

🇮🇳 धमाका

🇩🇪 klopfend

🇮🇩 memukul

🇺🇦 стукання

🇵🇱 stukający

🇯🇵 ドスンドスン

🇫🇷 cognant

🇪🇸 golpeando

🇹🇷 vuran

🇰🇷 쿵쿵거리는

🇸🇦 ضرب

🇨🇿 bušení

🇸🇰 búšenie

🇨🇳 砰砰声

🇸🇮 tolčenje

🇮🇸 þrumandi

🇰🇿 соғу

🇬🇪 დარტყმა

🇦🇿 döymə

🇲🇽 golpeando

Word origin

The word 'thumping' originated from the Middle English word 'thumpen', which meant 'to strike heavily'. It has been used to describe the sound of heavy, dull impacts since the 16th century. The onomatopoeic nature of the word captures the essence of a solid object hitting another object with force.