crump
2 synonyms for crump, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A dull, heavy thud, especially the sound of a distant explosion.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A dull, heavy thud, especially the sound of a distant explosion.
“Above this grey skyline slowly lifting clouds of dirty smoke rose into the morning air as the salvoes of Japanese shells exploded with a delayed crump.”
Etymology
Believed to imitate the sound itself — the word was coined to echo the dull thud of an explosion.
Full origin of crump →Frequently asked questions
What does “crump” mean?
The word “crump” means a dull, heavy thud, especially the sound of a distant explosion. In plain terms, a word for the heavy "thud" sound of something like a distant explosion.
How do you pronounce “crump”?
“Crump” is pronounced kruhmp (/kɹʌmp/ in IPA).
How do you use “crump” in a sentence?
Here is “crump” used in a sentence: “Soldiers in the trenches learned to recognise the crump of incoming shells.”
What part of speech is “crump”?
Depending on how it is used, “crump” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “crump” have?
“Crump” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a dull, heavy thud, especially the sound of a distant explosion.
