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thump

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1. thump - Noun

2. thump - Verb

Meaning

The sound made by the sudden fall or blow of a heavy body, as of a hammer, or the like.

A blow or knock, as with something blunt or heavy; a heavy fall.

To strike or beat with something thick or heavy, or so as to cause a dull sound.

To give a thump or thumps; to strike or fall with a heavy blow; to pound.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Thinking as I do that the Creator of this world is a very cruel being, and being a worshipper of Christ, I cannot help saying ''the Son, O how unlike the Father'' First God Almighty comes with a thump on the head. Then Jesus Christ comes with a balm to heal it. William Blake

Well, I love fishing. I wouldn't kill a fly myself but I've no hesitation in killing a fish. A lot of men are like that. No bother. Out you come. Thump. And that's not the only reason. Norman MacCaig

Words? Not really. Mankind is a good word.” She set down her glass with a thump. "Or humankind. I'm afraid we've spent a lot of feminist energy on meaningless symbols rather than essential functions. Sheri S. Tepper

When I teach, I preach. I thump the Bible. I exhort my students morally. I talk to them about the dedicated life. Annie Dillard

Disco dancing is just the steady thump of a giant moron knocking in an endless nail. Clive James

Disco dancing is really dancing for people who hate dancing, since the beat is so monotonous that only the champions can find interesting ways of reacting to it. There is no syncopation, just the steady thump of a giant moron knocking in an endless nail. Clive James

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