thumping
[ thuhm-ping ]
/ ˈθʌm pɪŋ /
adjective
of, like, or pertaining to a thump.
strikingly great, immense, exceptional, or impressive; resounding: a thumping victory at the polls.
OTHER WORDS FROM thumping
thump·ing·ly, adverbWords nearby thumping
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thummim,
thump,
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Definition for thumping (2 of 2)
thump
[ thuhmp ]
/ θʌmp /
noun
a blow with something thick and heavy, producing a dull sound; a heavy knock.
the sound made by or as if by such a blow.
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
Origin of thump
First recorded in 1530–40; imitative
OTHER WORDS FROM thump
thump·er, noun un·thumped, adjectiveExample sentences from the Web for thumping
British Dictionary definitions for thumping (1 of 2)
thumping
/ (ˈθʌmpɪŋ) /
adjective
(prenominal) slang
huge or excessive
a thumping loss
Derived forms of thumping
thumpingly, adverbBritish Dictionary definitions for thumping (2 of 2)
thump
/ (θʌmp) /
noun
the sound of a heavy solid body hitting or pounding a comparatively soft surface
a heavy blow with the hand
he gave me a thump on the back
verb
(tr)
to strike or beat heavily; pound
(intr)
to throb, beat, or pound violently
his heart thumped with excitement
Derived forms of thump
thumper, nounWord Origin for thump
C16: related to Icelandic, Swedish dialect
dumpa to thump; see
thud,
bump