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The correct spelling is thump.

How to pronounce thump

/θʌmp/
noun

IPA: /θʌmp/

Say it like: Thu-mp

The correct spelling is thump. A blow that produces a muffled sound. For example: "Where the thump have you been?!"

Usage Examples

Where the thump have you been?!

The cat thumped its tail in irritation.

Dance music thumped from the nightclub entrance.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A blow that produces a muffled sound.
  2. 2.The sound of such a blow; a thud.
  3. 3.Used to replace the vulgar or blasphemous element in "what the hell" and similar phrases.

verb

  1. 1.To hit (someone or something) as if to make a thump.
  2. 2.To cause to make a thumping sound.
  3. 3.To thud or pound.
  4. 4.To throb with a muffled rhythmic sound.

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