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thumping

[ thuhm-ping ]

adjective

  1. of, like, or pertaining to a thump.
  2. strikingly great, immense, exceptional, or impressive; resounding:

    a thumping victory at the polls.



thumping

/ ˈθʌɪŋ /

adjective

  1. slang.
    prenominal huge or excessive

    a thumping loss

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Derived Forms

  • ˈٳܳ辱Բ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ٳܳiԲ· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of thumping1

First recorded in 1570–80; thump + -ing 2
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At 1-0 he clattered an effort against the underside of the crossbar, and at 1-1 had a thumping header hit the post.

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Recent single 69, for example, is a thumping house track on which Taylor talks with withering candour about her sex life.

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It’s a Thursday night and West Coast rap anthems are thumping over the sound system.

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Mensik is another rising star in the men's game, possessing a huge serve and a thumping backhand that has taken him inside the world's top 50.

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The defender's thumping header from Kieran Trippier's corner - from about 12 yards out - to give his side the lead just before half-time was fantastic.

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