Throbbing Definition & Meaning

throbbing
adjective
  1. pounding or beating strongly or violently; "a throbbing pain"; "the throbbing engine of the boat"
noun
  1. an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart); "he felt a throbbing in his head"
  2. a sound with a strong rhythmic beat; "the throbbing of the engines"

"Throbbing" in song lyrics

See how throbbing is used in real songs:

  • "She got to complaining, bout her head was throbbing"
    Big Pokey f/ Chris Ward, Godfather — Little Mama's
  • "I'm to the point of nine bars and, keep it throbbing"
    Big Pokey — Hardest Pit
  • "The pain inside is still throbbing"
    Dead Prez — Window to My Soul

Words that rhyme with throbbing

Usage tips for "throbbing"

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