thump

//θʌmp//
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Verb

thumpInfinitive
thumpPresent tense
thumpedPast tense
thumpedPast participle
thumpingPresent participle
thumpsThird-person singular
1

To strike or beat heavily, especially with the fist.

He thumped the table with his fist in anger.

2

To move or fall with a heavy, dull sound.

The heavy box thumped onto the floor.

3

(Of the heart) to beat strongly and rapidly, especially due to excitement or fear.

My heart was thumping with excitement before the big game.

Noun

thumpSingular
thumpsPlural
1

A heavy, dull blow or the sound it makes.

I heard a loud thump from upstairs.

2

A strong, rapid heartbeat.

She could feel the thump of her heart as she waited for the results.

Synonym