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- [thuhm-ping]
- /ˈθʌm pɪŋ/
- /ˈθʌm.pɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [thuhm-ping]
- /ˈθʌm pɪŋ/
Definitions of thumping word
- adjective thumping of, like, or pertaining to a thump. 1
- noun thumping a blow with something thick and heavy, producing a dull sound; a heavy knock. 1
- noun thumping the sound made by or as if by such a blow. 1
- verb with object thumping to strike or beat with something thick and heavy, so as to produce a dull sound; pound. 1
- verb with object thumping (of an object) to strike against (something) heavily and noisily. 1
- verb with object thumping Informal. to thrash severely. 1
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Origin of thumping
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
First recorded in 1570-80; thump + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Thumping
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
thumping popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
thumping usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for thumping
adj thumping
- barn door — an adjustable flap over the front of a studio or theatre lamp
- hefty — heavy; weighty: a hefty book.
- hitting — to deal a blow or stroke to: Hit the nail with the hammer.
- large — of more than average size, quantity, degree, etc.; exceeding that which is common to a kind or class; big; great: a large house; a large number; in large measure; to a large extent.
noun thumping
- battery — Batteries are small devices that provide the power for electrical items such as radios and children's toys.
- beating — If someone is given a beating, they are hit hard many times, especially with something such as a stick.
- hiding — the pelt or skin of one of the larger animals (cow, horse, buffalo, etc.), raw or dressed.
adjective thumping
- whacking — large.
Top questions with thumping
- thumping noise when braking?
- what causes thumping in ear?
- how to stop thumping in ear?
- why is my ear thumping?
- what is the meaning of thumping?
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