thump
/θʌmp/ · thump
noun
- A loud, heavy sound, often caused by a blow or impact. The thump of the bass drum echoed through the concert hall.
- A heavy blow or impact, often causing damage. The thump of the car door against the wall left a dent.
verb
- To strike or hit something heavily, often causing a loud sound. She thumped the table with her fist in frustration.
- To walk heavily or clumsily, often making a loud sound with each step. He thumped through the forest, his boots making a loud thud on the dry leaves.
Did you know? The word 'thump' is often used in music to describe the heavy, driving beat of a bass drum, which can be felt as much as it is heard.