Definition of Thump

1. Noun. A heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects).

Exact synonyms: Clump, Clunk, Thud, Thumping
Generic synonyms: Sound
Derivative terms: Clump, Clunk, Clunky, Thud, Thud, Thud

2. Verb. Move rhythmically. "Her heart was beating fast"
Exact synonyms: Beat, Pound
Generic synonyms: Move
Specialized synonyms: Pulsate, Pulse, Throb, Flutter, Palpitate, Thrash, Flap
Related verbs: Beat
Derivative terms: Beat, Beat, Pounding

3. Noun. A heavy blow with the hand.
Generic synonyms: Blow

4. Verb. Make a dull sound. "The knocker thudded against the front door"
Exact synonyms: Thud
Generic synonyms: Go, Sound
Derivative terms: Thud, Thumping

5. Verb. Hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument. "The fighter managed to thump his opponent"; "A bible-thumping Southern Baptist"
Exact synonyms: Poke, Pound
Generic synonyms: Hit
Derivative terms: Poke, Pound, Pounding

Definition of Thump

1. n. The sound made by the sudden fall or blow of a heavy body, as of a hammer, or the like.

2. v. t. To strike or beat with something thick or heavy, or so as to cause a dull sound.

3. v. i. To give a thump or thumps; to strike or fall with a heavy blow; to pound.

Definition of Thump

1. to strike so as to make a dull, heavy sound [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Thump

thumbscrew
thumbscrews
thumbstall
thumbtack
thumbtacked
thumbtacking
thumbtacks
thumbwheel
thumbwheels
thumby
thumb forceps
thumb fractures
thumb index
thumb lancet
thumb reflex
thump (current term)
thumped
thumper
thumpers
thumping
thumps
thumps
thump out
Thunbergia
Thunbergia alata
thunder
thunder
thunderbird
thunderbird
thunderbirds

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