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Definition of Thumping
1. Noun. A heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects).
Generic synonyms: Sound
Derivative terms: Clump, Clunk, Clunky, Thud, Thud, Thud, Thump, Thump
2. Adjective. (used informally) very large. "A thumping loss"
Language type: Colloquialism
Similar to: Big, Large
Definition of Thumping
1. a. Heavy; large.
Definition of Thumping
1. Adjective. (informal) Exceptional in some degree. ¹
2. Noun. A dull, heavy sound. ¹
3. Noun. (sports) A heavy defeat ¹
4. Verb. (present participle of thump) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Thumping
1. thump [v] - See also: thump
Lexicographical Neighbors of Thumping
Literary usage of Thumping
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini by Benvenuto Cellini (1910)
"r He acquired that thumping fee for his commission, and to boot their favour.
Thus it will not serve us in this world to ^ - be merely men of honesty and ..."
2. Wild Animals I Have Known: And 200 Drawings by Ernest Thompson Seton (1912)
"... he either sent a thumping telegram for help, which brought Molly to take charge
of the dog, or he got rid of the dog by some clever trick. ..."
3. Allan's Illustrated Edition of Tyneside Songs and Readings: With Lives by Thomas & George Allan (Firm) (1891)
"His " thumping Luck " will always remain a happy expression of the feeling of
... HERE'S thumping luck to yon town, Let's have a hearty drink upon't,— O the ..."
4. Richard to Minna Wagner: Letters to His First Wife by Richard Wagner (1909)
"... and whether Boom [Baumgartner] is in full finger-power to play the grand into
trim ? Please ask him to dinner, and give him a thumping ..."
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