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thump

/θʌmp/ noun

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noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about thump at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. A heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects).
  2. A heavy blow with the hand.

verb

  1. Move rhythmically.
    Her heart was beating fast
  2. Make a dull sound.
    the knocker thudded against the front door
  3. Hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument.
    the salesman pounded the door knocker

Origin

Mid 16th century, probably imitative.

From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)

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