Thump Definition

thump
noun
  1. a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
  2. a heavy blow with the hand
verb
  1. move rhythmically; "Her heart was beating fast"
  2. make a dull sound; "the knocker thudded against the front door"
  3. hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument; "the salesman pounded the door knocker"; "a bible-thumping Southern Baptist"

"Thump" in song lyrics

See how thump is used in real songs:

  • "Falls gator on six 12's, got the thump"
    Big Pokey f/ Chris Ward — Right Now
  • "Come over to the crib and like thump-ti-thump thump"
    Choclair and Mr. Roam — Bump!
  • "Is it cause the trunk make so much thump?"
    C-Murder & Trick Daddy — Watch the Police

Words that rhyme with thump

Usage tips for "thump"

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