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Thud Definition & Meaning

thud
noun
  1. a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
verb
  1. make a dull sound; "the knocker thudded against the front door"
  2. strike with a dull sound; "Bullets were thudding against the wall"
  3. make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants

"Thud" in song lyrics

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  • "Shots are loud but small bodies make a small thud"
    Aztlan Underground — Killing Season

Words that rhyme with thud

Usage tips for "thud"

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Frequently asked questions

What does thud mean?
a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects) make a dull sound; "the knocker thudded against the front door" strike with a dull sound; "Bullets were thudding against the wall" make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants
What part of speech is thud?
Thud is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does thud have?
Thud has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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