THUMP | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Thump

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

mid 16th century: imitative

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: θʌmp
Dialects: British English
Definition:

hit or strike heavily, especially with the fist or a blunt implement

Short Definition:

hit or strike heavily

Examples:
  • Holman thumped the desk with his hand
  • she thumped on the cottage door
Definition:

defeat heavily

Short Definition:

defeat heavily

Examples:
  • Bristol thumped Rugby 35–13

Word: Thump

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: θʌmp
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a dull, heavy blow with a person's fist or a blunt implement

Short Definition:

dull, heavy blow with person's fist or blunt implement

Examples:
  • I felt a thump on my back

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