thump
Thump (noun) means a heavy blow, or the dull sound it makes. Example: “He gave the door a thump to get their attention.”
How to use thump
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA heavy hit or bang, or to hit something that way.
Word forms
thumped past tense, thumps plural, thumps singular
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Etymology
First recorded in the mid-1500s, likely imitative of the sound itself.
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What does “thump” mean?
The word “thump” means a heavy blow, or the dull sound it makes. In plain terms, a heavy hit or bang, or to hit something that way.
How do you pronounce “thump”?
“Thump” is pronounced thuhmp (/θʌmp/ in IPA).
How do you use “thump” in a sentence?
Here is “thump” used in a sentence: “He gave the door a thump to get their attention.”
What part of speech is “thump”?
Depending on how it is used, “thump” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “thump” come from?
The word “thump” dates back to around 1500. First recorded in the mid-1500s, likely imitative of the sound itself.
How many meanings does “thump” have?
“Thump” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a heavy blow, or the dull sound it makes.
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