Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: thump
IPA transcription: [θ'ʌmp]
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: beat, pound, thump
    Meaning: move rhythmically; "Her heart was beating fast"
  • Synonyms: thud, thump
    Meaning: make a dull sound; "the knocker thudded against the front door"
  • Synonyms: thump, pound, poke
    Meaning: hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument; "the salesman pounded the door knocker"; "a bible-thumping Southern Baptist"
Usage examples
  • "Yes'm," said Norah, as she set down the box with a thump.
  • Only I wish you'd beat me and thump me when I'm such a fool, instead of pitying me.
  • He took me within his hand and, giving his feet a thump upon the yellow sand, rose with me to the surface.
  • When the spear-bearer reached the exact middle of the hall, he halted and grounded his regalia-weapon with a thump.