ironServices.com

English Dictionary

  • Hide translation

 thump thump /ˈθʌmp/

noun

  1. A heavy blow with the hand  ( thump )
    a heavy blow with the hand
  2. A heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)  ( clump , clunk , thump , thud , thumping )
    a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)

verb

  1. () Move rhythmically  ( pound , thump , beat )
    move rhythmically
     Her heart was beating fast
    Her heart was beating fast
  2. () Hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument  ( poke , thump , pound )
    hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
     The salesman pounded the door knocker
    the salesman pounded the door knocker
     A bible-thumping Southern Baptist
    a bible-thumping Southern Baptist
  3. () Make a dull sound  ( thud , thump )
    make a dull sound
     The knocker thudded against the front door
    the knocker thudded against the front door