Throb Definition & Meaning
throb
- noun
- a deep pulsating type of pain
- an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart); "he felt a throbbing in his head"
- verb
- pulsate or pound with abnormal force; "my head is throbbing"; "Her heart was throbbing"
- expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically; "The baby's heart was pulsating again after the surgeon massaged it"
- tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
"Throb" in song lyrics
See how throb is used in real songs:
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"And I know your mouth finna' throb"
Dirty f/ Khao — Ride -
"I ain't St. Valentine but I'm still a heart throb"
Hell Razah f/ Killah Priest — Maccabee House (Premix) -
"Arthritis in her hands be makin' her wrists throb"
Median — How Big Is Your World
Words that rhyme with throb
Usage tips for "throb"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "throb" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for throb to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does throb mean?
- a deep pulsating type of pain an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart); "he felt a throbbing in his head" pulsate or pound with abnormal force; "my head is throbbing"; "Her heart was throbbing" expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically; "The baby's heart was pulsating again after the surgeon massaged it" tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
- What part of speech is throb?
- Throb is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does throb have?
- Throb has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).