thump
thuhmp
- n a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
- n a heavy blow with the hand
- v move rhythmically
- v make a dull sound
- v hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
a bible-thumping Southern Baptist
- Because the words get goofier, and the song gets faster, and pretty soon all you hear are echoes of Madonna's voice behind a glossy thump and a grinding guitar hook.
- A few feet later, you feel the thump of a pothole.
- This one is all about the noises of the city: nine annoying cell phones ringing, eight dogs barking, four b-ball players thump-thump-thumping.