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thumping

THUHM-pihng

Thumping (adj) means Very large or impressive; used to emphasize something. Example: “They won by a thumping majority.”

adj
1
Very large or impressive; used to emphasize something.
"They won by a thumping majority."
noun
1
A heavy defeat, or a series of heavy blows.
"The team took a thumping in the final."

How to use thumping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a heavy beating sound, or (as an adjective) huge and emphatic.

Common pairings
a thumping win a thumping headache

Word forms

more thumping comparative, more thumping comparative, thumpings plural, most thumping superlative, most thumping superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “thumping” mean?

The word “thumping” means very large or impressive; used to emphasize something. In plain terms, either a heavy beating sound, or (as an adjective) huge and emphatic.

How do you pronounce “thumping”?

“Thumping” is pronounced THUHM-pihng (/ˈθʌmpɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “thumping” in a sentence?

Here is “thumping” used in a sentence: “They won by a thumping majority.”

What part of speech is “thumping”?

Depending on how it is used, “thumping” can be an adjective and a noun.

Is “thumping” a common word?

“Thumping” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “thumping” have?

“Thumping” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: very large or impressive; used to emphasize something.

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