Foundation level · Year 4 · free
thump
verb · Say it: THUMP
What it means
Foundationto hit something hard, making a dull, heavy sound
Dad thumped on the door to tell us dinner was ready.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- bang
- knock
- pound
- thud
More examples
- My heart was thumping as I waited to take my penalty kick.
Where the word comes from
It probably comes from imitating the sound of a heavy blow.
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