Definition thump in British English

thump noun

[countable] noun

/θʌmp/

a low loud sound that is made when something heavy hits something else

Example

He brought his hand down on the table with a thump.

Synonyms and related words

bang beep blare beat bump chink

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the action of hitting someone with your fist (=closed hand)

Example

Bill gave me a friendly thump on the arm.

Synonyms and related words

a clip round the ear/earhole backhander bang

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