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thumping

The correct spelling is thumping.

How to pronounce thumping

verb

IPA: /ˈθʌmpɪŋ/

Say it like: Thu-mpi-ng

The correct spelling is thumping. To hit (someone or something) as if to make a thump. For example: "The cat thumped its tail in irritation."

Usage Examples

The cat thumped its tail in irritation.

Dance music thumped from the nightclub entrance.

He received a thumping from the school bully.

Meanings

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.

noun

  1. 1.A dull, heavy sound.
  2. 2.A beating.
  3. 3.A heavy defeat.

adjective

  1. 1.Exceptional in some degree.

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