thud

noun
UK: /θʌd/
US: /θʌd/

  1. A dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground.

    1. I heard a thud from the kitchen, and ran to see what had fallen. [ ] [ ]
    2. The book landed on the table with a heavy thud, startling the cat. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

thump clunk bang plump clump
thud verb

  1. To make a dull, heavy sound.

    1. My heart thudded in my chest when I saw him. [ ] [ ]
    2. The box thudded to the floor as I lost my grip on it unexpectedly. [ ] [ ]

  2. To hit something heavily.

    1. The rain thudded against the roof all night. [ ] [ ]
    2. He thudded the table with his fist, showing his frustration with the news. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "thud" is /θʌd/ in British English and /θʌd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "thud": thump, clunk, bang, plump, clump.

Example usage of "thud": "I heard a thud from the kitchen, and ran to see what had fallen.". More examples on the page.