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Of an impressive size, extent, or amount
“It is significant that, while the portraits of the Laird's children were of a modest scale, costing only a guinea each, those of Big Alastair and the piper came in at a thumping five pounds.”
Banging or pounding
“He could hear a thumping noise.”
Intensely, extremely or unbearably painful
Exuberantly lively and amusing
To a very large or great degree
“A thumping good read.”
A punishment or assault in which the victim is hit repeatedly
The act or condition of pulsing or palpitating
A loud, deep resounding noise
Present participle for to hit or strike heavily, especially with the fist or a blunt implement
“I thump the desk. My knuckles make a crack against the wood, and a piece of paper flutters to the floor like a feather.”
Present participle for to strike or hit repeatedly
“By the third week in January, I was starting to thump the bag pretty good with my left, and this morning, I got a right hook into it.”
Present participle for to throb, especially with a thumping sound
“Even as she started to back away, he turned, and her heart began to thump madly.”
Present participle for to cause a sound to carry and have an echo effect
Present participle for to move clumsily or ploddingly
Present participle for to direct something with great force
Present participle for to push or force (someone or something) violently and suddenly into a particular physical position or state
Present participle for to campaign or advocate on an issue or for change, typically politically
Present participle for to help or give aid to
Present participle for to kick (something) hard in a specified direction
Present participle for to produce a recurrent tapping sound
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