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thump

UK/θʌmp/ US/ˈθʌmp/ fairly common uk
verb (3) noun (2)

verb

1.

move rhythmically

  • “Her heart was beating fast”
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2.

make a dull sound

  • “the knocker thudded against the front door”
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3.

hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

  • “the salesman pounded the door knocker”
  • “a bible-thumping Southern Baptist”
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noun

1.

a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)

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2.

a heavy blow with the hand

Origin

Mid 16th century, probably imitative.

Phrases

  • Bible thumping
  • ecky thump
  • Koran thumping
  • Quran thumping

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