thump

verb
UK: /θʌmp/
US: /θʌmp/

  1. To hit or strike something heavily, making a dull sound.

    1. I heard him thump the table in anger.
    2. The angry man started to thump his fists on the table, demanding attention.

  2. To move with a heavy, dull sound.

    1. My heart began to thump loudly.
    2. I could feel my heart thump in my chest as I waited for the results.

Synonyms

pound thud beat clunk bang
thump noun

  1. A dull, heavy sound, like something hitting a soft object.

    1. I heard a loud thump upstairs.
    2. The thump of the bass guitar vibrated through the floor during the concert.

  2. A forceful hit or blow.

    1. He gave the ball a thump.
    2. The boxer delivered a powerful thump to his opponent's jaw, leading to a knockout.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "thump" in English means: To hit or strike something heavily, making a dull sound., To move with a heavy, dull sound..

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

Synonyms for "thump": pound, thud, beat, clunk, bang.

Example usage of "thump": "I heard him thump the table in anger.". More examples on the page.