Background for thumping

thumping

/ˈθʌmpɪŋ/

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verb

To hit (someone or something) as if to make a thump.

Examples :

"The angry customer was thumping his fist on the counter, demanding a refund. "

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verb

To cause to make a thumping sound.

Examples :

"The cat thumped its tail in irritation."

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verb

To thud or pound.

Examples :

"The music from the party downstairs was thumping against my bedroom floor. "

sound action sensation

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verb

To throb with a muffled rhythmic sound.

Examples :

"Dance music thumped from the nightclub entrance."

physiology sound sensation

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noun

A dull, heavy sound.

Examples :

"The neighbor's loud music caused a constant thumping in my apartment wall. "

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noun

Examples :

"He received a thumping from the school bully."

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noun

A heavy defeat.

Examples :

"The soccer team suffered a real thumping in the championship game, losing 5-0. "

outcome sport politics

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adjective

Exceptional in some degree.

Examples :

"She received a thumping raise this year due to her hard work. "

quality achievement