thumping Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
   thud; clump; clunk; thump.
   
2. verb move rhythmically
   beat; pound; thump.
   
   • Her heart was beating fast
3. verb make a dull sound
   thud; thump.
   
   • the knocker thudded against the front door
4. verb hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
   pound; poke; thump.
   
   • the salesman pounded the door knocker
   • a bible-thumping Southern Baptist
5. adjective satellite (used informally) very large
   whopping; humongous; walloping; banging.
   
   • a thumping loss

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