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to thump
01
to hit or strike heavily with the hand or a blunt object, producing a dull, muffled sound
Transitive: to thump sth
Example
He thumped the table in frustration after a challenging day.
The drummer thumped the bass drum to set the rhythm.
She thumped the door with her fist to get someone 's attention.
02
(of the heart) to beat or pulsate strongly and rapidly
Intransitive
Example
As the clock ticked down to zero, his heart thumped faster and faster.
Her heart thumped in her chest as she approached the stage to give her speech.
The anticipation made his heart thump harder with every second.
03
to make a dull, rhythmic sound, often as a result of a pulse or impact
Intransitive
Example
His head thumped with every beat of his heart after the stressful meeting.
The old clock thumped loudly every hour, echoing through the empty house.
The bass from the speakers made the floor thump in time with the music.
Example
He thumped the table in frustration after a challenging day.
The drummer thumped the bass drum to set the rhythm.
She thumped the door with her fist to get someone's attention.
The chef thumped the dough to shape it before baking.
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