noun
thud
THUHD
Thud (noun) means a dull, heavy sound, like something soft or solid hitting a surface. Example: “The book landed on the floor with a thud.”
noun
1
A dull, heavy sound, like something soft or solid hitting a surface.
"The book landed on the floor with a thud."
"She heard a loud thud from upstairs."
verb
1
To make a dull, heavy sound on impact.
"His footsteps thudded down the hallway."
How to use thud
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dull, heavy bump sound, or to make that sound.
Common pairings
land with a thud
a dull thud
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Word forms
- Plural
- thuds
- Third person singular
- thuds
- Past tense
- thudded
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Etymology
From Old English þyddan, "to strike or press," likely imitative of the sound itself.
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Rhymes for thud
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What does “thud” mean?
The word “thud” means a dull, heavy sound, like something soft or solid hitting a surface. In plain terms, a dull, heavy bump sound, or to make that sound.
How do you pronounce “thud”?
“Thud” is pronounced THUHD (/ˈθʌd/ in IPA).
How do you use “thud” in a sentence?
Here is “thud” used in a sentence: “The book landed on the floor with a thud.”
What part of speech is “thud”?
Depending on how it is used, “thud” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “thud” come from?
The word “thud” comes from Old English. From Old English þyddan, "to strike or press," likely imitative of the sound itself.
How many meanings does “thud” have?
“Thud” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a dull, heavy sound, like something soft or solid hitting a surface.
