"Thump" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Thump" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Thump" Meaning

To make a dull, heavy blow, typically with the palm of one's hand.

Example: "He let out a thump as the heavy box landed on the floor."

"Thump" Examples

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1. As a Verb

She let out a discreet thump on the table to get everyone's attention.

2. As Noun

The thump on the door signalled that it was someone knocking.

3. In negative form

The doctor told me not to thump on my injured arm.

4. In a figurative sense

The volcano gave off a low thump, causing the ground to shake.

5. In a literary context

The thump of Roger's fist on the door hit the stillness of the night like a wake-up call.

"Thump" Similar Words

Thumbprints

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Small marks or impressions made by a person's thumb, especially obtained on a surface such as wet clay or a greasy surface when a person presses it with their thumb, typically as identification marks for voting purposes.

Thumbs-up

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A gesture indicating approval, agreement, or satisfaction. Also used as a figurative expression to describe something that is good or excellent.

Thumbs

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Thumbscrew

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A device for crushing thumbs, especially as a form of punishment or torture.

Thumbtack

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A small tack with a large thumb-like display at the back for easier pressing into a surface, often used to attach papers to a board.

Thumbtacked

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(past tense of "thumbtack") having been nailed or fixed in place with a thumbtack.

Thumbtacks

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Small tacks with a colourful plastic or paper cover on the end, used for holding up papers on a bulletin board.

Thummim

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Thumped

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To strike or hit something forcefully, typically with a sound of a dull thud.

Thumper

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A person who is jovial and cheerful, or a clumsy or awkward person.

Thumping

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1. (of a sound or an impact) very loud and strong, so as to cause a lot of vibration.<br>Example: The thumping of the bass notes from the sound system was almost deafening.<br>2. (of a person) very fat and not fit.<br>Example: He has been out of shape lately, he's looking a bit thumping.<br>3. To beat someone very heavily with fists, especially in a struggle or fight.<br>Example: The movie depicts the thumping he got from the hooligan in the alleyway.<br>4. A completely and utterly infamous or extremely unpleasant thing.<br>Example: The humidity in the summer is just thumping, I hate this heat.

Thumpingly

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In a thumpingly enthusiastic or energetic way.

Thumps

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Thun

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Thunbergia

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Thunder

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A loud noise made by thunder, often caused by lightning in a storm, used to describe a sudden and violent sound or a loud and impressive reaction.<br><br>Example: The thunder of the waterfall was deafening.<br><br>Or, It can be used to describe a loud and impressive voice or a voice that is commanding attention.<br><br>Example: His thunderous voice filled the auditorium.<br><br>Alternatively, it can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who makes a big impact or a bold statement.<br><br>Example: She was a thunder on the stage, commanding the attention of everyone.